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Senior Process Engineer - New Products. Location: New York. Compensation: $150,000 - $165,000 USD / year. Job Tags: Operations. The Farmer's Dog was born from a mission to change the landscape of pet health, providing dogs and their humans with honest, smart, and simple care. We're starting by radically improving the $90 billion pet food industry, replacing bags of highly-processed pellets with a personalized subscription service that sends complete and balanced, freshly-made dog food directly to customers' doors. Our ultimate goal is to create innovative, delightful and personalized experiences across all aspects of pet care, and we believe our direct-to-consumer business model, holistic approach to growth, and dynamic culture uniquely position us to shepherd this backwards industry into the future. To date, The Farmer's Dog has delivered over 1 billion meals nationwide and raised over $150M in funding to help us build a company as healthy as the dogs who are eating those meals. Join us as we continue to develop ways of bringing peace of mind to customers, health to their companions, and much-needed change to the way people feed and care for their pets. What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
Drive innovation, technology advancements, and continuous improvement for our treating platform across the organization. With a focus on process design, scale-up and efficiency, you will lead the development of new technologies and methodologies for treating or snacking that enhance product quality, food safety, operational readiness, and sustainability. Design, test, and validate new processes, ensuring they are scalable and commercially viable. Work closely with Food Scientists, Nutrition, Quality, and Engineering teams to introduce and refine innovative processing solutions, leveraging data-driven insights to improve manufacturing consistency, cost efficiency, and sustainability. As a subject matter expert, analyze process challenges, create and execute DOEs, and use problem-solving methodologies to unlock new opportunities. Guide and influence cross-functional teams to shape the future of treating and set the standard for high-performance manufacturing that prioritizes safety, quality, and sustainability. Qualifications
You are a senior process engineering expert with 5+ years of R&D experience, specializing in process design, scale-up, and optimization for pet treating or human snacking technologies. Advanced technical knowledge of food processing systems, with expertise in meat, thermal, and automation technologies. You are an innovation leader skilled in developing and implementing new process technologies, with a track record of scaling-up from pilot plant to full commercial production. You are knowledgeable in advanced process controls and automation, leveraging smart manufacturing, AI, and real-time process monitoring to optimize efficiency, reduce variability, and enhance product quality. You collaborate across teams (R&D, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and OEM partners) to align on process innovation goals. You communicate effectively with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and accelerate adoption of process innovations. You excel in fast-paced environments, managing costs, resources, and timelines while designing complex interactions. You are an owner with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. You are willing to travel up to 60% to engage with R&D centers, pilot plants, manufacturing facilities, and innovation partners. You love dogs! Office Guidelines
We are an in-office culture, seeking individuals who thrive in a collaborative, in-person work environment where being present fosters deeper connections and engagement. Our Belonging Philosophy
At TFD, belonging means creating a workplace where every person feels respected, valued, and empowered to be themselves. We believe in inclusion and continuous listening, with initiatives such as biannual employee surveys, manager training, and team support to ensure belonging for all employees. Together, these efforts reflect what Belonging means at TFD: a culture where everyone can thrive. A Few of Our Best Benefits
Dog-friendly office in Greenwich Village Market-competitive compensation and equity packages Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Company supported mental health benefits 12 week paid parental leave Competitive 401k plan with company match Flexible PTO Discounted fresh food for your pup Your pet interrupting video calls (and in-person meetings) is now a feature, not a bug We commit to building a competitive compensation package and company environment for all individuals to thrive. We believe in competitive base compensation rooted in location-specific market data and performance along with equity ownership in the company. For this role the anticipated hiring base compensation range is $150,000 - $165,000.
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Senior Process Engineer - New Products. Location: New York. Compensation: $150,000 - $165,000 USD / year. Job Tags: Operations. The Farmer's Dog was born from a mission to change the landscape of pet health, providing dogs and their humans with honest, smart, and simple care. We're starting by radically improving the $90 billion pet food industry, replacing bags of highly-processed pellets with a personalized subscription service that sends complete and balanced, freshly-made dog food directly to customers' doors. Our ultimate goal is to create innovative, delightful and personalized experiences across all aspects of pet care, and we believe our direct-to-consumer business model, holistic approach to growth, and dynamic culture uniquely position us to shepherd this backwards industry into the future. To date, The Farmer's Dog has delivered over 1 billion meals nationwide and raised over $150M in funding to help us build a company as healthy as the dogs who are eating those meals. Join us as we continue to develop ways of bringing peace of mind to customers, health to their companions, and much-needed change to the way people feed and care for their pets. What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
Drive innovation, technology advancements, and continuous improvement for our treating platform across the organization. With a focus on process design, scale-up and efficiency, you will lead the development of new technologies and methodologies for treating or snacking that enhance product quality, food safety, operational readiness, and sustainability. Design, test, and validate new processes, ensuring they are scalable and commercially viable. Work closely with Food Scientists, Nutrition, Quality, and Engineering teams to introduce and refine innovative processing solutions, leveraging data-driven insights to improve manufacturing consistency, cost efficiency, and sustainability. As a subject matter expert, analyze process challenges, create and execute DOEs, and use problem-solving methodologies to unlock new opportunities. Guide and influence cross-functional teams to shape the future of treating and set the standard for high-performance manufacturing that prioritizes safety, quality, and sustainability. Qualifications
You are a senior process engineering expert with 5+ years of R&D experience, specializing in process design, scale-up, and optimization for pet treating or human snacking technologies. Advanced technical knowledge of food processing systems, with expertise in meat, thermal, and automation technologies. You are an innovation leader skilled in developing and implementing new process technologies, with a track record of scaling-up from pilot plant to full commercial production. You are knowledgeable in advanced process controls and automation, leveraging smart manufacturing, AI, and real-time process monitoring to optimize efficiency, reduce variability, and enhance product quality. You collaborate across teams (R&D, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and OEM partners) to align on process innovation goals. You communicate effectively with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and accelerate adoption of process innovations. You excel in fast-paced environments, managing costs, resources, and timelines while designing complex interactions. You are an owner with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. You are willing to travel up to 60% to engage with R&D centers, pilot plants, manufacturing facilities, and innovation partners. You love dogs! Office Guidelines
We are an in-office culture, seeking individuals who thrive in a collaborative, in-person work environment where being present fosters deeper connections and engagement. Our Belonging Philosophy
At TFD, belonging means creating a workplace where every person feels respected, valued, and empowered to be themselves. We believe in inclusion and continuous listening, with initiatives such as biannual employee surveys, manager training, and team support to ensure belonging for all employees. Together, these efforts reflect what Belonging means at TFD: a culture where everyone can thrive. A Few of Our Best Benefits
Dog-friendly office in Greenwich Village Market-competitive compensation and equity packages Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Company supported mental health benefits 12 week paid parental leave Competitive 401k plan with company match Flexible PTO Discounted fresh food for your pup Your pet interrupting video calls (and in-person meetings) is now a feature, not a bug We commit to building a competitive compensation package and company environment for all individuals to thrive. We believe in competitive base compensation rooted in location-specific market data and performance along with equity ownership in the company. For this role the anticipated hiring base compensation range is $150,000 - $165,000.
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