The Process Engineer will serve as technical lead on multiple low, medium and high complexity projects to identify solutions that deliver process and product innovations and renovations. The Process Engineer will also optimize and improve existing processes to deliver cost savings across diverse product categories. The role involves partnering across the technical community to support existing process technologies and develop/commercialize new process technologies. The position will collaborate closely with the broader thermal processing community and requires digital, data, and analytics skills to optimize processes and drive innovation.

Key Accountabilities

This role will have responsibility for leading and supporting process development, process optimization, processes of the future, cost optimization, and commercialization projects across our Rao’s, Michael Angelo’s and noosa brands. The focus will include technical breadth and depth across thermally processed sauces, soups, condiments, frozen entrees and fresh dairy processing.

• Lead technology development in select technical areas guided by near term innovation priorities and strategic technology roadmaps. Champion knowledge creation, implementation, and stewardship in these areas
• Given an objective: initiate test plans, develop experimental setups, test execution and provide data analysis to quantify key process parameters and fundamental mechanisms at bench, pilot and factory scale. Requires experience/knowledge of process/product integration
• Support the origination of prototypes and the development of a technical approach/ risk assessment related to new product and process development, from bench-top to pilot-plant and through to plant-scale
• Partner with the Engineering team in defining scope and execution of small capital projects associated with the above programs
• Support existing and upcoming projects related to new product development, quality improvements, continuous improvements, capital expenditures and product / process interactions
• Manages multiple projects, agile, able to prioritize and be flexible to rapidly changing business needs
• Builds and leverages effective relationships to get things done. Works as “one team” with product applications, engineering, and supply chain partners. Builds and maintains positive and cooperative communications, and collaboration with the team, partners, and key stakeholders
• Comply with USDA and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or other related Engineer or relevant fields
• 3+ years experience in product / process development
• Proven experience performing in a manufacturing environment.
• Passion for process technology development, technical rigor and continuous learning, with a strong grasp of engineering fundamentals
• Demonstrated project leadership and initiative with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Ability to balance multiple concurrent priorities
• Self-motivated and technically curious, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a willingness to embrace challenges and lead with tenacity
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, both within technical groups and cross-functionally. Proven ability to partner and operate effectively in team environments, especially with manufacturing and supply chain partners. Effective when collaborating across teams with diverse backgrounds, skill sets, and objectives
• Strong bias for action and learning mindset. Willing to lean into risk, challenge assumptions, and identify new opportunities
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time – domestic and international

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering experience in thermally processed sauces, soups, dressings, condiments, frozen foods or other food related fields is highly desired
• Strong technical communication skills, with a proven record of effectively sharing technical results and implications with less technical audiences
• Demonstrated business savvy and ability to maintain both a technical depth and business results mindset
• Track record for delivering outstanding results by solving technically complex problems. Experience using statistical designs, continue improvement methodologies, analysis and reporting is highly desired
• Better Process Control School, Root Cause Analysis, mastery of pilot plant and analytical equipment

About Sovos Brands, Inc.
Sovos Brands, Inc. is a consumer-packaged food company focused on acquiring and building disruptive growth brands that bring today’s consumers great tasting food that fits the way they live. The Company’s product offerings include a variety of pasta sauces, dry pasta, soups, frozen entrées, frozen pizza and yogurts, all of which are sold in North America under the brand names Rao’s, Michael Angelo’s and noosa. All Sovos Brands’ products are built with authenticity at their core, providing consumers with one-of-a-kind food experiences that are genuine, delicious, and unforgettable. The Company is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado. For more information on Sovos Brands and its products, please visit www.sovosbrands.com

We offer attractive compensation packages based upon background and experience. Package includes base salary, incentive bonus, medical benefits, 401K, and PTO. We maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All candidates offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test. We participate in E-Verify. Sovos Brands is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Sovos Brands is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.