Sr. Process Engineer - Food & Beverage

At Curaleaf, we're redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brandsincluding Curaleaf, Select, and Grassrootsoffer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Sr. Process Engineer - Food & Beverage

Job Type: Full Time; Exempt Location: This role is on-site and will be based out of our Lexington, KY facility or Webster, MA Travel Requirements: Travel up to 30% 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 35% 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 production lines, beverage processing equipment, beverage manufacturing and beverage 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 confectionery lines
• 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.

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision)
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Community Involvement Initiatives
• Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Not all benefits listed above are available to all employees at all locations.

Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

• 2023 Ragan's Top Places to Work
• 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
• 2020 Cannabis Doing Good's Good Neighbor Award
• 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana's Diversity & Inclusion Award

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.