Richardson Our
Process Engineer
Winchester, VA, USA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago
Data AnalysisExcelProcess ImprovementAutoCADGMPFDA RegulatoryFood Safety
About the role
- As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses.
- Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility.
- We currently have an opportunity for a Process Engineer at our Winchester, VA pasta production facility, where we produce Ronzoni pasta.
Responsibilities
- Analyze production data and manufacturing processes to identify and implement improvements in yield, throughput, quality, energy use, and labor efficiency
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related downtime, waste, or quality deviations
- Optimize equipment layouts, workflows, and operating parameters to improve plant performance
- Partner with Maintenance on preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to increase asset reliability
- Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with plant KPIs (safety, food safety, quality, productivity, cost)
- The Process Engineer partners with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to improve production efficiency, product quality, and cost performance across all stages of pasta manufacturing.
- This role leads data-driven process improvements, supports capital and technical projects, and strengthens continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, food safety, and operational reliability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field)
- 5+ years of experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and production data analysis
- Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
- Occasional off-shift or weekend support may be required during major trials, startups, or shutdowns
- Demonstrated experience leading data-driven process improvements
Nice to have
- Experience in food or beverage manufacturing (pasta or dry goods preferred)
- Lean / Six Sigma certification or equivalent CI experience
- Experience supporting capital projects or equipment installation
- Familiarity with food safety and regulatory standards (FDA, GMP, SQF, etc.)
- Experience with layout design software (e.g., AutoCAD)
- Experience writing SOPs and technical documentation
Compensation
- Richardson provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities.
Company info
- As part of Richardson's global agriculture and food business, our food and ingredients division plays a central role in connecting farm to table through our vertically integrated supply chain.
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