Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.→
Process Engineer at Tessenderlo… · 7001 N…
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-time7001 N Brady St, Davenport, IA$60k–$85k/yr
Skills
chemical engineeringfood engineeringmicrosoft excelmicrosoft wordmicrosoft powerpointdata analysisstatistical toolsprocess safety management
Job Description
Summary: Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is part of Tessenderlo Group, a leading producer of high quality gelatins and collagen peptides. They are seeking a Process Engineer I to support the optimization and control of the gelatin production process, focusing on process improvement and technical support in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and track key process performance indicators (KPIs) with guidance from senior engineers
- Analyze production data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities
- Support initiatives to improve yield, efficiency, and product quality
- Assist in evaluating usage of utilities, chemicals, and raw materials
- Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities
- Support process improvement and small capital projects from concept through implementation
- Assist in designing and executing process trials and experiments
- Work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and quality teams
- Collect and validate process data for engineering analysis
- Participate in equipment commissioning and startup activities
- Follow all safety, environmental, food safety, and GMP standards
- Participate in safety programs, audits, and risk assessments
- Support HACCP and quality initiatives
- Learn and apply Process Safety Management (PSM) principles
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, or related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and willingness to learn in a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, engineering, or a related field
- Exposure to process engineering, production, or continuous improvement concepts
- Familiarity with data analysis or basic statistical tools
- Experience working in team-based projects or hands-on lab environments
Required Skills: Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Statistical Tools, Process Safety Management
Benefits: Benefits from day one.
Benefits
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