Project Process Engineer

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Project Process Engineer based in Eugene, Oregon!

The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $110,000 USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3-7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading capital projects, equipment installations, or process improvement initiatives.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food, beverage, dairy, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Experience with packaging systems, process equipment, or industrial automation.
• New Product Introduction (NPI), commercialization, or industrialization experience.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, or similar project management tools.
• Familiarity with OSHA, FDA, GMP, or food safety requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Lead high-impact capital and manufacturing improvement projects.
• Play a key role in bringing innovative products and packaging solutions to market.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain leaders.
• Gain broad exposure to capital projects, manufacturing operations, and commercialization activities.
• Opportunity to grow into senior engineering and plant leadership roles.

Life at Danone
With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves “Proud Danoners.”
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Our Brands
When you join us, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activia, DanActive, Danimals, Dannon, evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light + Fit, Nutricia , Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, STK Cold Brew Coffee , Too Good & Co, and YoCrunch.
Our Purpose
We’re committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we’re proud to be the world’s largest B Corp.
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Our Benefits
Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees.

• Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits – which include medical, dental and vision – with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model.
• Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse.
• Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
• Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.
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