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Russell Stover

Project Engineer

Abilene, KS · On-site

As a Project Engineer , you will be an important link in the Russell Stover Chocolate (RSC ... food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant ...

Tuttle AAG, LLC

Sales Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

Sales Engineer Location: Midwest Metro Areas (Multiple Locations Available) Company: Tuttle AAG ... such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and pet food. With over 50 years of excellence, we ...

Tuttle AAG, LLC

Sales Engineer

Kansas City, KS · On-site

Sales Engineer Location: Midwest Metro Areas (Multiple Locations Available) Company: Tuttle AAG ... such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and pet food. With over 50 years of excellence, we ...

Flora Food Group

General knowledge of food/beverage process and packaging technologies * Ability to work ... Internal: Global Engineering Teams, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, and procurement ...

Flora Food Group

General knowledge of food/beverage process and packaging technologies * Ability to work ... Internal: Global Engineering Teams, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, and procurement ...

Ceva Santé Animale

PLC Controls Engineer

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$71K - $91K/yr

Experience in food processing, poultry, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industries preferred. Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Professional Engineer (PE) Familiarity with poultry or hatchery ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for food process engineer in Kansas is $82,066.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,400.00 and $91,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Food Process Engineer designs, develops, and optimizes food manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. They work with equipment, ingredients, and technologies to improve food production methods. Their role may involve research, troubleshooting, and implementing automation to enhance productivity. Food Process Engineers collaborate with food scientists, quality assurance teams, and production staff to meet industry regulations and consumer demands.

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Project Engineer

Russell Stover

Abilene, KS • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you'll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman's, and Pangburn's have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy!
A day in the life...
As a Project Engineer, you will be an important link in the Russell Stover Chocolate (RSC) Engineering chain. You will manage capital projects involving chocolate manufacturing processing and packaging systems. In this role you will be responsible for developing and maintaining project scope, budget, timeline and success criteria to meet given objectives.
What you will be doing...
  • Manage capital installation work and ensure projects are in scope, on time and on budget.
  • Conduct feasibility analysis for proposed solutions to accommodate production, QA, and management requirements in an optimal solution.
  • Develop capital investment requests with justification for new projects.
  • Communication with key stakeholders throughout project development and execution.
  • Work with vendors to order, specify, test and approve new equipment.
  • Coordinate mechanical and electrical installation requirements with both outside contractors and internal resources where applicable.
  • Guide engineering work by contractors and equipment vendors and ensure commissioned performance of installations.
  • Ensure efficient and thorough handover of new installations to the Plant Operations team.
  • Work with the training department to develop procedures for new equipment.
  • Support production and maintenance departments when complicated issues arise.
  • Provide timely support to meet Innovation, Marketing, R&D and/or Purchasing requirements in launching new or improved products and/or packaging items. This includes specifying and ordering new tools or machines for new products or packaging improvements and follow-through on implementation from concept to production start-up and training.
  • Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards
  • Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant's food safety and quality objectives
  • Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities
  • Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company's Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role

Do you have what it takes?
(Basic Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in project/process engineering and project management.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and industry standards.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
  • Ability to travel up to 15% during certain times of the year.

Do you stand above the rest?
(Preferred Qualifications)
  • Experience in the chocolate manufacturing industry.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PE).
  • Proficiency in PLC language (Allen Bradley and Siemens).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent electrical and mechanical hands-on skills.
  • Ability to start, address, and prioritize project issues independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.

Experience Life at Russell Stover Plants!
  • Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority, and we've got you covered with protective gear. On day one, you'll dive into Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training, and we'll keep you on your toes with daily safety tips to ensure you're always in the know!
  • Surroundings: Get ready to work alongside a variety of equipment like automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and those irresistible chocolate candy banks/steels - it's a dynamic environment where every day brings something new!
  • Active & Engaging Work: Whether you're on your feet for extended periods, moving around, climbing ladders, or lifting up to 50 lbs, there's never a dull moment. This is a place where you'll stay on the move!
  • Comfortable Climate: In most roles, you will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment.
  • Appealing Smells: The air is filled with sweet aromas of chocolate, and by the time your shift ends, you might just leave smelling like chocolate!
  • Dress to Impress (Food Safety Style): A simple yet important dress code ensures safety and hygiene, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to keep everything running smoothly.
  • Allergens: You will be exposed to a variety of ingredients that may be considered food allergens.

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.
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