Sr. Process Engineer

Job Type: Full Time; Exempt
Location: This role is on-site and will be based out of our Lexington, KY facility
Travel Requirements: Travel up to 75% to support projects across multiple production sites.

Who You Are:

As a Sr. Process Engineer at Curaleaf, you’ll play a crucial role in bringing a diverse portfolio of infused edible innovations to life. You’ll collaborate with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Marketing to develop, test, and implement processes that commercialize new product initiatives. Your work will ensure efficiency, product quality, and continuous improvement in our manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Do:

Lead the development and commercialization of new product innovations in a manufacturing environment. Design and execute benchtop, pilot, and full-scale trials to validate manufacturing feasibility. Identify and implement new unit operations, evaluate equipment, and ensure production scalability. Document test results, process parameters, and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs). Drive process improvements in raw materials, production, and packaging to enhance efficiency and quality. Troubleshoot production and equipment challenges, identifying root causes and implementing solutions. Manage co-manufacturing efforts across various locations to ensure seamless product alignment. Travel up to 75% to support projects across multiple production sites.

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Food Engineering. 8+ years of experience in process engineering. Proven expertise in beverage manufacturing and scaling processes. A track record of successfully launching new products in a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve production challenges. Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects across locations.

Even Better If You Have:

Experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or cannabis industries. A passion for innovation and emerging technologies in manufacturing.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk talk or hear, use hands to finger or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and lift up to 25 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs. 

This position requires daily use of provided PPE, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary. Requires the ability to work in confined spaces. Has exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms. Requires a high stress tolerance, adaptability, and flexibility. Ability to work in an ever-changing environment.