PROCESS ENGINEER
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or a related discipline
- Production and/or engineering experience in a manufacturing plant or distribution center (may be a new/recent graduate with relevant co-op/internship experience).
- A strong grasp of core engineering principles, including physics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and process design.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Desire to build strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others, mentor, and coach teams while fostering technical skills development.
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to present ideas effectively across functions and without formal authority.
- Proven ability to collaborate in team-based environments while working independently as a self-starter in high-pressure, sensitive situations.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, grammatical, and teamwork abilities, demonstrating professional maturity and sound judgment.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and days as needed to meet business demands.
- Understanding of how to use Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor and improve process performance.
- Strong analytical skills and mathematical capability.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Planner, PowerPoint, Word).
Nice to have
- One or more years of relevant production or engineering experience working in a manufacturing plant or distribution center, with knowledge of manufacturing operations, packaging/processing equipment,
- Experience leading or participating in process improvement or continuous improvement teams.
- Working knowledge of TPM (preferred), Six Sigma, and/or Lean tools/techniques.
- Proven ability to develop and write procedures (e.g., SOPs) and training materials in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Experience utilizing formal troubleshooting methods to improve manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Experience driving process reliability improvements within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Experience developing capital project justifications, cost estimates, and project pitches.
- Familiarity with the food manufacturing industry, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Proven ability to lead and coach teams to solve problems, achieve specific goals, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong problem-solving and multitasking skills.
- Demonstrated leadership capability with a desire to grow into management or supervisory roles.
- Strong supply chain and financial acumen.
- Experience with SAP, Power BI, Adobe Acrobat Writer, CAD systems, PLC, and/or Shop Floor integration.
Full description
You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.
McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.
We are looking to hire an Process Engineer immediately for our Hunt Valley Plant.
What We Bring To The Table:
The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth opportunities
- Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Continuous Improvement (CI) Department Manager, the Process Engineer role leverages JTE methodologies, statistical and digital tools, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance yield, process reliability, safety, and quality in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment. By reducing variation in operating methods, the Process Engineer improves consistency, reliability, and repeatability across processing, packaging, maintenance, and engineering departments. Additionally, the Process Engineer ensures use of formal change processes to achieve sustainable improvements and supports success of the Journey to Excellence (JTE) program. This developmental role provides training in TPM and Foundations (HPO, Leadership, Visual Factory), preparing individuals for career advancement.
Description:
Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
- Participate on one or more JTE Pillars and effectively utilize TPM methodologies with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, waste reduction, and cost savings.
- Critically analyze processes and systems to identify gaps, support site loss analysis, build business cases, and recommend capital or TPM-based improvements to enhance operational performance.
- Utilize statistical tools and digitalization platforms like Power BI to drive process automation, reduce waste, and increase data visibility.
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot complex problems while driving the standardization of processes, metrics, and best practices across lines and departments, identifying and redeploying opportunities to replicate successful project outcomes.
- Conduct risk assessments and support safety and quality initiatives to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
Standard Process Documentation, Training, & Capability Building