Process Engineer

Corbion creëert duurzame ingrediënten op basis van natuurlijke grondstoffen. Zo leveren we een bijdrage aan het behoud van voedsel en voedselproductie, gezondheid en onze planeet.

The Corbion facility based in Blair, Nebraska is expanding our engineering team to include two Process Engineers reporting to the Engineering & Technology Manager. Level of each position will be based on candidate experience and qualifications. 

These engineers are responsible for engineering efforts in both the lactic acid and lactates plants, continuous improvement campaigns, and helping to manage process safety initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (or comparable engineering degree).
• 3 - 10 years of experience in a comparable role, lactic acid preferred.

• Understanding of common industrial manufacturing equipment and their applications.
• Working knowledge of food safety standards and good manufacturing practices (GMP) preferred.
• Proven experience applying engineering practices toward feasible solutions.
• Experience managing small capital projects preferred.

• Familiarity with common continuous improvement methods and strategies.  Experience working in that environment is preferred.

• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast paced, team environment or work independently.
• Excellent verbal/written, problem solving and organizational skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications, as well as utilization of AI tools (i.e. Copilot).  SAP is a plus.

• Working knowledge of process safety strategies including process hazard analyses (PHAs), mechanical integrity (MI) and management of change (MOC).

Essential Job Functions:

• Subject matter expert for the lactic acid and derivatives processes.
• Leverage engineering background to provide solutions to unique manufacturing problems or improvement opportunities.
• Identify areas for process improvement as it relates to production, revenue, reliability, and sustainability.
• Assist the reliability engineer as necessary to align on key equipment maintenance activities and standard operating conditions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Aid in root cause analyses as necessary.
• Lead process safety measures to ensure adherence to global policies.
• Support front end loading efforts for new project development.
• Executes QESH standards per defined roles and responsibilities to ensure personal and product safety and quality.
• Assist in new product development.

Physical Demands:

The work is performed mainly in the General Office Environment and Plant Operations Areas where PPE is required. Through the course of a typical shift, an individual in this position will perform the following activities:

• Lifting materials up to 50 lbs (rarely)
• Walking, standing, taking stairs (frequently)
• Bending, stooping, kneeling/squatting (occasionally)
• Reach outward, reach overhead % (occasionally)
• Sitting (frequently)
• Ability to handle warm temperatures when in processing areas (occasionally)

Over Corbion

Corbion is een bedrijf in duurzame ingrediënten dat zich richt op het behoud van wat belangrijk is, waaronder voedsel en voedselproductie, gezondheid en de planeet. Het bedrijf is gespecialiseerd in melkzuur, melkzuurderivaten, oplossingen voor voedselconservering, functionele blends en algeningrediënten. Met diepgaande kennis van toepassingen en producten wordt de kracht van de natuur ondersteund door wetenschap.

Met meer dan een eeuw aan ervaring werkt Corbion nauw samen met klanten om ervoor te zorgen dat technologieën goed aansluiten op hun behoeften. Dankzij geavanceerde kennis van fermentatie- en conserveringstechnologie helpt Corbion klanten hun producten te onderscheiden in uiteenlopende markten, van voeding en diervoeding tot home & personal care, farmaceutica, elektronica, medische hulpmiddelen en bioplastics.

In 2024 realiseerde Corbion een jaaromzet van € €1.267,4 miljoen en had het bedrijf 2.408 fte in dienst. Corbion is genoteerd aan Euronext Amsterdam. Voor meer informatie: www.corbion.com

Corbion is een werkgever die gelijke kansen biedt en zich inzet voor een diverse werkplek. Alle sollicitanten worden gelijk behandeld.

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