Process Engineer

smucker· Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc.
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📍 Decatur, ALFull time
Full timeBig Heart Pet Brands, Inc.

About this role

Your Opportunity as the Process Engineer 

Leverage your engineering expertise to make a meaningful impact on the process and packaging systems within our manufacturing facilities. Analyze operations to improve throughput and yield, while building the capabilities of the plant teams. Continue to grow your skill sets through cross functional collaboration and direct floor exposure in our manufacturing plants. Launch your career into future roles across Operations and Supply Chain by building a strong foundation in how our products are made and how our work system functions. 

Location: Decatur, AL manufacturing plant

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site 

  • Typical Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  • Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays), extended hours, and flow to the work as needed

  • Willingness to travel for Factory Acceptance Tests (travel may include domestic or international travel, typically 1-2 times per year) 

In this role you will:  

  • Develop technical mastery of the core production processes to deliver critical results 

  • Identify process improvements while interfacing with department managers and technicians to deliver effective initiatives 

  • Partner with technicians on corrective actions, implementations, and own and sustain results  

  • Model key safety and quality expectations related to plant operations and measure impact on process 

  • Implement Lean Manufacturing concepts in support of our High-Performance Organization (HPO) culture  

  • Leverage effective continuous improvement and problem-solving tools (why-why, fishbone, failure analysis, etc.) to address root cause  

  • Support startups for new product initiatives and capital projects  

  • Lead material and packaging improvements which could include managing material changes, qualifying alternate materials, delivering material cost savings, or participating in new product launches 

  • Collect, analyze, and utilize data to design and execute improvements 

  • Improve performance and drive loss optimization  

What we are looking for:  

Minimum Requirements: 

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering 

  • Problem solving and troubleshooting experience to identify root cause 

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills  

  • Possess a “learner mindset” – always striving to learn more

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:  

  • Engineering focused experience (this could include internship and/or co-op experience)

  • Strong analytical skills to drive statistically based decision making 

  • Prior experience supporting or managing capital projects

The Right Place for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Process Engineer position at smucker located?
This Process Engineer role at smucker is based in Decatur, AL. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Process Engineer role at smucker full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Process Engineer role in the Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. department at smucker.
Which team or department does the Process Engineer at smucker belong to?
This Process Engineer position is part of the Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. department at smucker. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Process Engineer job at smucker posted?
This Process Engineer position at smucker was posted on Aug 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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