Associate Engineer Foods Processing

Responsibilities

• Support process development workstreams for regional innovation, renovation, quality improvement, and cost optimization projects.
• Conduct experimental production in pilot plants, Unilever factories, and contract manufacturers, including issuing trial reports.
• Collect and statistically interpret manufacturing data to propose scientifically sound next steps for process improvement.
• Support the commercialization of new products by monitoring and improving factory process capability.
• Employ fundamental engineering principles to troubleshoot processing issues and optimize production efficiency.
• Design products against briefs and execute test protocols for prototype development, scale-up, and analytical testing.
• Develop and refine processing specifications and prepare engineering documents such as equipment specs and process flow diagrams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure business objectives are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, or an equivalent technical field.
• 1-3 years of experience in food processing or chemical engineering (internship experience is preferred).
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, OneDrive, Excel) and other analytical tools.
• Strong technical project management skills with the ability to execute tasks of moderate complexity.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and use root-cause analysis for problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting technical information to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic technical knowledge of food processing and scale-up procedures.
• Experience with SAP (Product Lifecycle Management) or other related specification systems.
• Understanding of ingredient use, formulation, and product design principles.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range ($59,300 to $88,900) based on experience and qualifications.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings benefits and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.

About the Company

Unilever is a global leader in the food and consumer goods industry. Our Condiments program is a critical pillar of our North American business, serving millions of consumers daily through a commitment to innovation, product superiority, and sustainable growth.