Role: Subject Matter Expert (SME) Dairy Technology / Dairy Engineering
Location: Edison, New Jersey, USA
Address - Plants at Multiple location in USA & Canada
Duration - FTE Long Term 12 months extendable
Job Description
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Role Summary
To act as single point of contact (SPOC) for defining the project engineering requirement, engineering resource planning, planning for design required for the upcoming Capex Dairy Plant Expansion projects in Europe Region (portfolio of project at Brown Field sites) and other geographies.
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) Dairy Technology / Dairy Engineering will provide technical leadership and domain expertise for dairy processing facilities and projects. The role involves supporting conceptualization, process design, technology selection, engineering reviews buildings & MEP services for dairy manufacturing plants. The SME will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, equipment suppliers, and project stakeholders to deliver efficient engineering design for dairy processing plants.
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Key Responsibilities
Dairy Process Engineering
Provide technical expertise in milk reception, processing, and value-added dairy product manufacturing.
Develop and review process flow diagrams (PFDs), process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mass and energy balances.
Support design and optimization of dairy processing systems including:
o Milk reception and storage, Pasteurization and sterilization.
o Homogenization
o Fermentation processes
o Cheese production
o Yogurt manufacturing
o Butter and cream processing
o Ice cream processing.
o Milk powder production.
o Whey processing and valorization
Technology & Equipment Selection
Recommend suitable process technologies and equipment based on product requirements and business objectives.
Review and approve technical specifications for dairy processing equipment.
Support vendor evaluations, technical bid assessments, and FAT/SAT activities.
Ensure proper integration of processing, utility, packaging, and automation systems.
Project Engineering Support
Participate in feasibility studies, concept design, FEED, detailed engineering, and project execution.
Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
Support plant expansion, modernization, debottlenecking, and capacity enhancement projects.
Ensure compliance with project objectives related to cost, quality, safety, and schedule.
Quality, Food Safety & Compliance
Exposure to HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, Dairy hygiene standards, regulatory requirements of local and international markets, Participate in risk assessments and food safety reviews.
Knowledge Management & Training
Develop technical standards, design guidelines, and best practices.
Mentor engineering teams on dairy processing technologies and emerging industry trends.
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Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Dairy Technology, Dairy Engineering, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
Master's Degree in Dairy Technology/Food Process Engineering preferred.
Experience
15 20 years of experience in dairy manufacturing, dairy engineering, or dairy consulting.
Proven experience in design, commissioning, or operation of dairy processing facilities. Successful delivery of dairy engineering projects.
Experience with multinational dairy companies, engineering consultants, EPC organizations, or dairy equipment manufacturers is preferred.
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Desired Skills
Project management and coordination capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
Customer-focused approach with strong business acumen.
Ability to lead technical discussions with clients and project teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Industry Experience
Dairy Manufacturing Companies
Dairy Consulting Firms
EPC and Engineering Design Organizations specialized in Dairy Plants
Dairy Processing Equipment Manufacturers
Ankita Singh -Recruitment Manager
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