Food Process Engineer

Ollie was born with the mission of improving the lives of pets and pet parents nationwide. We make human-grade pet food, tailored for each dog’s nutritional needs, and deliver directly to our customers’ doors. Through Ollie’s carefully crafted meals and health services for members, dogs can truly live their healthiest, happiest lives.

As a member of our growing team, you’ll take part in a company culture that cares deeply about its work and its team members.

Ollie is looking for a Food Process Engineer with expertise in process and packaging engineering to join our team. This role will support Ollie’s mission by optimizing and ensuring high standards for our food production and packaging processes while managing relationships with external partners. The Engineer will work closely with existing partners and will also play a key role in identifying and scoping out new partners and manufacturing processes to meet Ollie’s growth expectations.  Internally, they will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in operations, quality, and product development, focusing on efficient processing methods and innovative packaging solutions that protect product quality and enhance our customers' experience. This role will be instrumental in ensuring process reliability, efficiency, and safety within a fast-growing industry and an impactful business.

This role is based remotely and will report to the VP of RD&E & Commercial Enablement. Travel is required, up to 50%.

• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot production processes to ensure efficiency, reliability, and quality within food safety standards.
• Develop and improve packaging processes that align with Ollie’s sustainability and quality objectives.
• Collaborate with FSQA, R&D, and packaging engineering to implement and test new packaging materials and technologies.
• Conduct process analyses and manage process improvements, identifying and implementing cost-saving and quality-enhancing opportunities.
• Oversee equipment installation, validation, and maintenance for both processing and packaging lines, ensuring they meet regulatory and operational standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, driving innovation and efficiency in both processing and packaging.
• Work closely with suppliers and vendors on material specifications, sourcing, and ensuring consistent quality and manufacturing standards.
• Develop training materials and provide technical support to production teams.
• Travel between kitchens, fulfillment centers, and external partners to verify procedures for in spec manufacturing, storage, and handling of products.
• Summarize process and packaging development activities and results and effectively transfer this knowledge to external personnel including the training of manufacturing technicians.

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• You have 3+ years of experience in process engineering, ideally within a food manufacturing or packaging environment - preferably in meat, pet food, or ready to eat food development or manufacturing. 
• You have 3 years of experience managing multiple projects in a manufacturing or development environment.
• You are comfortable with travel- up to 50%
• You bring hands-on experience with packaging materials and technologies.
• You have a strong background in process optimization, lean manufacturing, and root cause analysis.
• You are detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• You exhibit Intellectual curiosity, innovation and initiative.
• You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, technology-led late stage startup organization.
• You possess strong problem-solving skills and have experience working cross-functionally to drive results.
• You are passionate about Ollie’s mission and are eager to apply your skills to improve the lives of pets and their parents.

• Competitive salary and a stake in the company
• Sponsored 401k program with employer match up to 4%
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental and vision
• Unlimited vacation policy that you're encouraged to use
• Paid parental leave
• 1-week paw-ternity leave for new dog parents
• Free Ollie subscription
• Inspiring pack members!

What We Value:

Keeping Dogs At The Heart

Our profound love for dogs unites us and drives and inspires every aspect of our business. We wholeheartedly believe dogs make us better in life and at work.

Being Courageous And Kind

We create a safe, inclusive space for everyone to show up as their authentic selves. We check our egos at the door and speak our minds. We embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives as they bring new and different ideas and ways of working together.

Setting New Standards

We believe in continually raising the bar, never settling for less than our best as a team and individuals. We keep improving from the quality of our products to our customer experience to how we work.

Making Ollie The Best Chapter

We are building an impactful business while making memorable experiences with one another. We celebrate our successes, learn from our failures, and enjoy our collective journey. Our time at Ollie should be a milestone in our careers.

If you'd like to stand out, tell us in your cover letter why you're interested in joining Ollie and how your skills match the responsibilities detailed in this posting.

Ollie embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Ollie is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please include that in your application.