Process Engineer

Liquid I.V. • El Segundo, CA

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Liquid I.V. is looking for a highly motivated, dynamic, and results-driven leader to join our R&D team as the Process Engineer. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this role will support core expansion and continuous improvement projects. The Process Engineer will work hand in hand with the Innovation team and will have a direct impact on the successful launch of our products. You will be an integral member of the LIV R&D team and will have cross functional collaboration within all levels of the business. The ideal candidate has a background in process engineering, process validation, CPG commercialization, and direct hands-on manufacturing in food science and wellness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with specialization in Food Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field is required. Dry-powder and packaging experience is preferred.
• 4-6 years of relevant work experience in technical commercialization of beverage products with:
• 2+ years’ experience in powder formulation development
• 2+ years’ experience working in high-speed powder blending facility
• Strong organizational & teamwork skills, ability to prioritize/multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Frequent (25-50%) domestic & international travel to manufacturing facilities is required.
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Experience with Lean Six Sigma is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of food manufacturing processes, quality assurance principles, specification development, and pilot scale to full-scale product commercialization.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance of cGMP, GRAS, and HACCP.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring the technical commercialization of new formulations at manufacturing facilities, which includes managing plant trials, coordinating tech transfer process, and ensuring that products are successfully manufactured to meet consumer’s expectations.
• Support validation and implementation of premix process activities including the evaluation of new & existing ingredients and new production technology.
• Be the technical liaison at our manufacturing sites and serve as the subject matter expert in powder manufacturing and process engineering.
• Travel frequently to our manufacturing partner sites to represent R&D
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain functions to ensure products consistently deliver on product design and integrity.
• Collect and analyze process and quality data from manufacturing partners & 3rd party laboratories to generate final validation reports.
• Identify process challenges and gaps, recommend technical solutions, and correct root cause of chronic problems and issues.
• Identify, develop, and implement best manufacturing practices and SOPs to drive continuous improvement at manufacturing sites.
• Possess a strong sense of leadership to accomplish Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) and be able to manage projects independently or in a team environment.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options).
• A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage.
• A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays.
• Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.).
• An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees.
• Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement.
• An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level