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For over 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States.
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The Senior Engineer-Engineer Development position assumes primary responsibility for leading process development projects of major importance, complexity, or scope pertaining to Ferrara Candy Company's business areas in global regions.
This role will report to the Sr. Manager, R&D - Acquired Sugar Portfolio.
This position is based at our headquarters at the Old Post Office and will require a minimum of 4 days in the office per week.
Key Responsibilities
* Leads process design and solution for various product development projects, within sugar confectionery, and ingredient applications across a diverse portfolio of sugar processing technologies.
* Develops process solutions for new recipes to implement into existing manufacturing processes within global markets.
* Supports the development of product design of experiments on all types of product platforms.
* Collaborates with R&D experts, and across functions of Engineering and Manufacturing staff in project execution, technology transfer, and problem solving.
* Observes, records, and evaluates experimental process data.
* Prepares project reports with demonstrated skills in design of experiment, analysis and conclusions.
* Creates process design solutions in preparation for any capital designs and requests.
* Brings new ideas on process solutions across the product range for different regions.
* Travels, both domestically and internationally (up to 25-40% of job).
* Role requires on-site presence up to 5 days a week most weeks.
* Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures.
* Understands and demonstrates the Company's core values.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
* Demonstrated ability to flex workstyle in different cultures, ways of working, and learning environments.
* Ability to apply scientific knowledge to confectionery technology (including mogul depositing technology).
* Experience preparing process design documentation and solution for use in CAPEX requests.
* Ability to lead both product and process design trials and solutions.
* Comfortable operating laboratory, pilot plant, and plant equipment.
* Problem Solving.
* Critical Thinking.
* Drive for Results.
* Deals with Ambiguity.
* Attention to Detail.
* Works well with others and individually.
* Time management.
Qualifications
* BS, Master's, or Ph.D. in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field, required.
* 5-10 years' experience in food industry or related field.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills (bilingual if possible: Spanish preferred).
* Strong mathematical skills.
* Strong computer skills – including Microsoft Office (Word), Spreadsheets, and SAP.
What We Offer
We offer comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $80,300 - 112,500 annually.