Engineer, Process Development

TreeHouse Foods

  • Northlake, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Employee Type:Full timeLocation:TX NorthlakeJob Type:Research and DevelopmentJob Posting Title:Engineer, Process DevelopmentAbout Us:TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values—Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.What You Gain:Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.Job Description:About the Role:As an Engineer, Process Development, you will lead value engineering for RDI across our coffee portfolio, including cost optimization and product value enhancement initiative in our Northlake, TX, plant, a manufacturer of quality coffee. Your role will focus on identifying and implementing engineering solutions that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and maintain or enhance product quality. The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with RDI, Operations, Procurement, and Quality to drive sustainable value creation in our coffee manufacturing processes.You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:
  • Lead and execute value engineering projects focused on TreeHouse’s coffee product lines (e.g., ground coffee, single-serve pods, instant coffee).
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through ingredient reformulation, packaging optimization, process improvements, and equipment upgrades.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate and validate cost-reduction ideas without compromising product quality or regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process inefficiencies or quality issues.
  • Support capital projects related to coffee production lines, including equipment selection and process design.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and procurement to evaluate alternative raw materials and packaging options.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for process changes, trials, and validations.
  • Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify new opportunities for value engineering.
Important Details:
  • This is a full-time, on-site role on the first shift.
You’ll fit right in if you have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Food, or related field); Master’s preferred.
  • 2-4 years of experience in food manufacturing, with a strong preference for coffee or beverage processing.
  • Proven track record of leading cost-reduction or process improvement projects.
  • Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory requirements (FDA, SQF, etc.).
  • Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away!Click on the “Apply” button or go directly to to let us know you’re ready to join our team!At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contactTreeHouse Use Only: #IND1

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