Process Engineer

Glanbia

Process Engineer leading technical projects across manufacturing sites at Glanbia. Collaborating with teams to drive process improvements and ensure product quality and compliance.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeWest Haven • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help lead complex technical projects across manufacturing sites
Resolve operational/quality issues and drive process, product, and technology improvements
Serve as an internal consultant and problem-solver, drive innovation and continuous improvement
Evaluate and implement new ingredients, components, and production technologies
Lead and prioritize short- and long-term projects based on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and risk
Identify opportunities to increase customer value and improve profitability
Provide technical guidance to site teams and contribute to innovation objectives
Lead cross-functional teams and execute projects independently or collaboratively
Support product sampling and in-plant trials using appropriate sanitary practices
Support quality testing and execute trials for new products
Partner with Supply Chain to ensure co-manufacturing outcomes meet expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
4 or more years in process engineering/improvement, data analysis, and/or solids handling (or equivalent)
Ability to interpret technical literature, drawings, schematics, and procedures; write clear reports and documentation
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills (define problems, analyze data, and draw sound conclusions)
Experience tracking, trending, and interpreting process data
Basic understanding of controls (PLC), sensors, and electrical components
Proficient with standard business tools (email, Word, Excel, databases); statistical programming is a plus
Leadership skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across all levels
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Process improvement mindset; Six Sigma/GPS (DMAIC) experience preferred
Understanding of regulatory compliance (cGMP, GRAS, HACCP)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform
Competitive compensation package including staff discounts
Generous family leave policy
Health & dental plan
401K

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Hard Skills & Tools

process engineeringdata analysissolids handlingcontrols (PLC)sensorsstatistical programmingSix SigmaDMAICquality testingtechnical documentation

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsleadership skillscollaborationcommunication skillsinnovation mindsetcustomer value enhancementindependent workcross-functional teamworkprocess improvement mindset