Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Sr. Process Engineer! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer‑owned co‑op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since.
A Day in the Life
Provide a process engineering presence in research and development with a focus on commercializing and developing new products and processes.
Technical lead on development and process improvement to new or existing products or processes.
Initiate, implement, and cost justify modifications in the areas of yields, throughput of batching and thermal processing, utility savings, and other process areas.
Apply standard engineering techniques in the analysis of existing operational areas from raw materials to finished packages.
Design, develop, and execute experimentation in the pilot‑plant.
Work with product development, insights, and marketing divisions to launch new products into the market.
Prepare reports, feasibility studies, expenditure requests, etc.
Maintain an up‑to‑date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor's Degree
4+ years of relevant experience
Experience in R+D and food/beverage processing
Experience in thermal processing, heat exchangers, hot fill juice production, batching systems, product recovery systems, CIP technology, and bulk receiving systems
Analytical and troubleshooting skills
Process improvement mindset
Ability to collaborate
Strong communication skills
Project management skills
Experience in controls and instrumentation, preferred
Education Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)
Work Experience At least 3 Years of Experience
Annual Salary $96,200 - $132,220
The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short‑term and long‑term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well‑being.
Benefits
Complete insurance package on Day‑1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Telehealth services
1:1 health coaching
Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year‑end
Short‑Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
Flexible scheduling options
Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro‑rated for your first year of employment)
Holiday pay for 12 holidays
Career development and growth opportunities
Tuition/Education assistance programs
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Scholarship programs for children of employees
Parental leave
Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back‑up care, tutoring, etc.
Adoption assistance
Bereavement leave
Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
Up to $300 massage reimbursement
Employee appreciation events
Employee discounts
Charitable giving
Who We Are: You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future. Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike— we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
G rower Mindset - We embrace our grower‑owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
S ustainable
R esults - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower‑owners.
I ntegrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower‑owners, customers, consumers and each other.
T eamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
For MA Applicants - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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A Day in the Life
Provide a process engineering presence in research and development with a focus on commercializing and developing new products and processes.
Technical lead on development and process improvement to new or existing products or processes.
Initiate, implement, and cost justify modifications in the areas of yields, throughput of batching and thermal processing, utility savings, and other process areas.
Apply standard engineering techniques in the analysis of existing operational areas from raw materials to finished packages.
Design, develop, and execute experimentation in the pilot‑plant.
Work with product development, insights, and marketing divisions to launch new products into the market.
Prepare reports, feasibility studies, expenditure requests, etc.
Maintain an up‑to‑date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor's Degree
4+ years of relevant experience
Experience in R+D and food/beverage processing
Experience in thermal processing, heat exchangers, hot fill juice production, batching systems, product recovery systems, CIP technology, and bulk receiving systems
Analytical and troubleshooting skills
Process improvement mindset
Ability to collaborate
Strong communication skills
Project management skills
Experience in controls and instrumentation, preferred
Education Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)
Work Experience At least 3 Years of Experience
Annual Salary $96,200 - $132,220
The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short‑term and long‑term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well‑being.
Benefits
Complete insurance package on Day‑1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Telehealth services
1:1 health coaching
Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year‑end
Short‑Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
Flexible scheduling options
Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro‑rated for your first year of employment)
Holiday pay for 12 holidays
Career development and growth opportunities
Tuition/Education assistance programs
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Scholarship programs for children of employees
Parental leave
Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back‑up care, tutoring, etc.
Adoption assistance
Bereavement leave
Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
Up to $300 massage reimbursement
Employee appreciation events
Employee discounts
Charitable giving
Who We Are: You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future. Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike— we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
G rower Mindset - We embrace our grower‑owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
S ustainable
R esults - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower‑owners.
I ntegrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower‑owners, customers, consumers and each other.
T eamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
For MA Applicants - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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