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Imbibe

Custom ingredients and flavor systems development

Process Engineer

Process EngineeringPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeNiles, IL, USA$70k - $85k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, such as Chemical, Mechanical, or Biochemical Engineering.
  • Four to eight years of experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to communicate technical details to non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead troubleshooting exercises and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to work in plant conditions that may include wet or slippery floors, temperatures from approximately 40°F to over 90°F, dangerous equipment, bending and kneeling, moving objects weighing 50 pounds or more, elevated heights, exposure to allergens during product tastings, and standing for up to four consecutive hours.

Responsibilities

  • Support new products through scale-up and first production launches at multiple co-manufacturing locations and across multiple product types.
  • Apply sound engineering principles to food and beverage processes to meet production and customer requirements.
  • Operate equipment and use tools for measurement and repairs.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines during food and beverage production.
  • Incorporate processing and manufacturing concerns into product development throughout each project's life cycle.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and process improvement projects.
  • Conduct independent development and troubleshooting work.
  • Write accurate, detailed technical documents in a professional format.
  • Work with employees in other roles and external customers as part of a project team.
  • Lead cost-saving initiatives and identify waste streams for production improvements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous manufacturing experience in a food or beverage production facility.
  • Experience leading Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation activities.
  • Experience leading facility assessments and identifying gaps in production systems.
  • Experience with Visual Basic or Python.

About the Company

Imbibe

Custom ingredients and flavor systems development

Imbibe designs and supplies custom ingredients and provides end-to-end food and beverage product development services, acting as an R&D partner to accelerate growth in the industry. Their portfolio includes flavors, stabilizers, functional blends, Pre/Sense natural sweeteners, and The Senses, a suite of taste modulation tools that adjust flavor profiles, sweetness perception, and overall sensory experience. They work with companies that have limited internal development resources, helping them create differentiated, purposeful products by developing ingredient systems and flavors that fit their goals. Unlike others, Imbibe combines deep R&D support with a broad ingredient portfolio to deliver integrated solutions from concept through scale, aiming to unlock the potential of the food and beverage market and drive customer success.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Niles, IL
Founded
1963

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