Distillery Process Engineer

Our client, a leading distilling and food ingredients manufacturer, is seeking a Distillery Process Engineer to join their team. As a Distillery Process Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering & Operations team, supporting distillery operations, quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, cross-functional collaboration abilities, and a continuous improvement mindset, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Distillery Process Engineer

Location: Topeka, KS

Pay Range: $75,000 + Bonus

Whats the Job?

• Support and optimize daily distillery operations to meet performance, quality, and reliability targets
• Troubleshoot process, quality, and operational issues and implement corrective actions
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as GAP analysis, ZBA, and time studies
• Manage and support capital and expense projects, including documentation and startup support
• Oversee new equipment and product startups, ensuring processes meet requirements and transition smoothly to production

Whats Needed?

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering (required)
• 5+ years of ethanol or distillery process experience (milling, fermentation, distillation, dryhouse)
• 2+ years of project management experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with physical demands

Whats in it for me?

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential
• Opportunity to lead impactful continuous improvement initiatives
• Hands-on role in a growing, technically advanced distillery operation
• Collaborative, safety-focused work environment
• Long-term career growth within manufacturing and engineering

If this is a role that interests you and youd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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