Research & Development Process Engineer, Pet Food Innovation

The J.M. Smucker Co. - Orrville, OH

Hiring: Research & Development Process Engineer, Pet Food Innovation Company: The J.M. Smucker Co. Location: Orrville, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:30:49 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD, Change Management, R About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience in food and/or pet food manufacturing. Required Skills: •In This Role You Will Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field. •Applied hands-on capability in food extrusion and process optimization. •Knowledge of ingredient functionality, food safety, and process validation. •Proven success leading cross-functional projects and driving technical solutions. •Expertise in extrusion processing, including formulation, process settings, die design, and product quality optimization. •Demonstrated success commercializing new products and technologies. •Track record of delivering productivity gains, cost savings, or quality improvements through process innovation. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!