Staff Engineer Process

Hershey

Hershey, PA

Estimated pay: Est. $20–$30/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Location: Hershey, PA Why Hershey: At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day. How will you fit in the big picture? Reporting to the Senior Manager in the Process Engineering Group and working at the Technical Center in Hershey PA, the Staff Process Engineer (Engineer V) position will lead the conceptual and detailed engineering design, execution, and implementation of high complexity projects requiring functional and industry expertise while leveraging relationships to deliver business results. This position requires a critical thinker who possesses advanced technical knowledge, and who has demonstrated exceptional problem solving and optimization skills. This position will work collaboratively with both technical and business partners, with the advanced capability to communicate complex technical subject matter in verbal and written form to audiences at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity and possess the leadership attributes required to guide and influence cross functional teams and contribute to critical meetings with Senior Management. Specific Role Focus Area: Conceptual and detailed engineering design and cost estimation for capital project development. Implementation Execution of capital projects. Mentor peers on food industry processes, construction practices, standards, and codes. Problem solving through application of technical acumen and creative thinking May manage process-focused capital projects. May manage co-ops or interns, including interviewing and selection. This role will interact and partner with: Other Corporate Engineering functions (Project Management, Electrical, Packaging, Civil, Utilities) Plant Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Safety, and Quality Assurance Quality and Regulatory Compliance Environmental, Health, and Safety Operations Business Development Technical and professional employees within Global R D and Tech Center Operations Marketing Manufacturing Alliances Procurement External Vendors Travel Expectations: This position will require domestic and international travel at times to support the ongoing business. Travel is project dependent. What will you do? Conceptual and detailed engineering design and cost estimation: Develop manufacturing alternatives that meet the business requirements and provide processing solutions for the project. PFD P ID generation and development. Equipment specification selection and evaluation of equipment suppliers. Cost estimating for capital projects and process solutions. Implementation Execution of capital projects: Construction scope and bid package development for small to large capital projects. Coordinate and oversee the Equipment and system installation, check- out, and commissioning. Responsible for process support, troubleshooting, and optimization during startup. Lead training of manufacturing personnel including operators, supervisors, QA, and maintenance on the key operating parameters of the process. Successful transition of deliverables and documentation to Plant Operations and Maintenance staff. Capital Project Management: Budget, schedule, and resource management of process-focused capital projects. Lead multi-functional teams ensuring projects are executed successfully. Make critical decisions under pressure and with limited information. Accountabilities Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Food Processing, Confectionery, Pharmaceutical or related industries Process engineering, process design and project management experience, including process troubleshooting and optimization Education: BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Food, Agricultural, or other closely related Engineering field. Knowledge and experience in process design typical for the food and pharma industries, including: An advanced understanding and application of: common process unit operations and equipment, sanitary design, and construction practices, GMP’s and Food Safety, and common equipment suppliers Possess an advanced understanding of the design, application, and maintenance of process piping systems, food manufacturing equipment and process automation instrumentation Demonstrated proficiencies in the food, pharmaceutical or other industry that is relative to Hershey manufacturing processes,