{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"181a6d8929eb9052d2febdbd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/181a6d8929eb9052d2febdbd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/181a6d8929eb9052d2febdbd","title":"Program Manager, Food Processing Engineering","description":"Campus\nOSU-Stillwater\nContact Name & Email\nRoy Escoubas, roy.escoubas@okstate.edu\nWork Schedule\nMonday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.\nAppointment Length\nRegular Continuous/Until Further Notice\nHiring Range\n$85,000 - $110,000 Salary\nSpecial Instructions to Applicants\nFor full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.\nAbout this Position\nABOUT US:\nFor many, Oklahoma’s food and agricultural industries evoke thoughts of wheat and cattle. While that is a rich part of Oklahoma’s heritage and a significant portion of our economy, many of these commodities are currently sent to other states or even countries for further processing into the bakery, meat, and other products that reach the consumer’s table. We strive to help develop value-added enterprises to keep the products, jobs, and dollars in Oklahoma.\nFor more information, visit https://food.oksate.edu\nNormal Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, 40 hours per week. Significant work hour deviations can be expected relating to completing work of the day or projects with clients, either in their manufacturing facilities or at FAPC, that exceed the normal 5-day work week.\nThis position involves leadership and collaboration in the Food and Agricultural Products Center (FAPC) initiatives. Key responsibilities include:\nThis position job summary includes:\nManage, lead, and participate in all FAPC client engineering service activities with food & value-added agricultural businesses in Oklahoma at FAPC and in client manufacturing plants.\nManage, lead, and participate in internal and external workshops and training session services relating to process flow, equipment selection and layout, design of facilities, safety and sanitation compliance, and operational output documentation\nManage, lead, and participate in mentoring engineering technology, and plant layout and design for food business leadership\nManage, lead, and participate in food industry client service programs in food safety and 3rd Party Audit GFSI platforms.\nLead and participate in any food industry client engineering programs as needed, including assisting in hosting clients in trade shows and small-scale manufacturing at FAPC.\nWrite and publish Fact Sheets on recurring engineering service/technology themes, targeting FAPC clients.\nOffer/facilitate continuing credit courses/workshops in food engineering topics and related disciplines for Oklahoma’s P.E.s.\nCooperate with undergraduate capstone classes requiring industry sponsors, food engineering input, and mentor participating students.\nGuest lectures and support of classroom and laboratory activities involving food process engineering.\nThere are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our great benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's in Agricultural Engineering, Food Processing Engineering, Food Technology, Food Science, or closely Related Field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)\n5 Years of experience in operational food processing engineering.\nCertifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:\nEngineer In Training (EIT) Certification.\nEligible to apply for, obtain, or already possess the Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Oklahoma.\nSkills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:\nAbility to:\nEngage industry personnel, including management, sales teams, and line personnel\nUnderstand food business management, food preparation, equipment design and current food manufacturing practices, food law, regulatory agency compliance, customer specifications, and apply them to everyday food manufacturing situations.\nSee and understand issues and difficulties in food manufacturing, food packaging, inventory control, manufacturing accountability, quality manufacturing, and find, implement, and disseminate solutions to solve them.\nStrong computer and word processing skills\nStrong organizational skills, competency to write project reports on manufacturing technology, and final project reports.\nMentor undergraduate and graduate students working on research and applied projects with components of food process engineering that are important to Oklahoma food processors.\nStrong ability for oral expression, verbal defense of findings, and defense of actions.\nWork alongside faculty and other staff members to assist with teaching, outreach, and research problems important to Oklahoma food processors.\nParticipate and lead FAPC tours and campus visits for food industry personnel and other visitors.\nUnderstand and create basic mechanical and facility layout drawings using software packages like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SmartDraw, or Visio.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's in Agricultural Engineering, Food Processing Engineering, Food Technology, Food Science, closely Related Field or MBA.\n5 Years of experience in operational food processing engineering.\nCertifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:\nEngineer In Training (EIT) Certification.\nEligible to apply for, obtain, or already possess the Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Oklahoma.\nP.E. License in Oklahoma or by State or Comity.\nCertification by a third-party food safety body such as a GFSI certifying platform, or an ISO certifying platform.\nA working knowledge of drafting software like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SmartDraw, or VISIO.\nSkills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:\nAbility to:\nEngage industry personnel, including management, sales teams, and line personnel\nUnderstand food business management, food preparation, equipment design and current food manufacturing practices, food law, regulatory agency compliance, customer specifications, and apply them to everyday food manufacturing situations.\nSee and understand issues and difficulties in food manufacturing, food packaging, inventory control, manufacturing accountability, quality manufacturing, and find, implement, and disseminate solutions to solve them.\nStrong computer and word processing skills\nStrong organizational skills, competency to write project reports on manufacturing technology, and final project reports.\nMentor undergraduate and graduate students working on research and applied projects with components of food process engineering that are important to Oklahoma food processors.\nStrong ability for oral expression, verbal defense of findings, and defense of actions.\nWork alongside faculty and other staff members to assist with teaching, outreach, and research problems important to Oklahoma food processors.\nParticipate and lead FAPC tours and campus visits for food industry personnel and other visitors.\nUnderstand and create basic mechanical and facility layout drawings using software packages like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SmartDraw, or Visio.","company":"Oklahoma State University","rawCompany":"oklahoma state university","city":"Stillwater","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:21:16.091Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-1012.00","title":"Food Scientists and Technologists","slug":"food-scientists-and-technologists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"311991","title":"Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing","slug":"perishable-prepared-food-manufacturing"},{"code":"333241","title":"Food Product Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"food-product-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager, Food Processing Engineering","description":"Campus\nOSU-Stillwater\nContact Name & Email\nRoy Escoubas, roy.escoubas@okstate.edu\nWork Schedule\nMonday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.\nAppointment Length\nRegular Continuous/Until Further Notice\nHiring Range\n$85,000 - $110,000 Salary\nSpecial Instructions to Applicants\nFor full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.\nAbout this Position\nABOUT US:\nFor many, Oklahoma’s food and agricultural industries evoke thoughts of wheat and cattle. While that is a rich part of Oklahoma’s heritage and a significant portion of our economy, many of these commodities are currently sent to other states or even countries for further processing into the bakery, meat, and other products that reach the consumer’s table. We strive to help develop value-added enterprises to keep the products, jobs, and dollars in Oklahoma.\nFor more information, visit https://food.oksate.edu\nNormal Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, 40 hours per week. Significant work hour deviations can be expected relating to completing work of the day or projects with clients, either in their manufacturing facilities or at FAPC, that exceed the normal 5-day work week.\nThis position involves leadership and collaboration in the Food and Agricultural Products Center (FAPC) initiatives. Key responsibilities include:\nThis position job summary includes:\nManage, lead, and participate in all FAPC client engineering service activities with food & value-added agricultural businesses in Oklahoma at FAPC and in client manufacturing plants.\nManage, lead, and participate in internal and external workshops and training session services relating to process flow, equipment selection and layout, design of facilities, safety and sanitation compliance, and operational output documentation\nManage, lead, and participate in mentoring engineering technology, and plant layout and design for food business leadership\nManage, lead, and participate in food industry client service programs in food safety and 3rd Party Audit GFSI platforms.\nLead and participate in any food industry client engineering programs as needed, including assisting in hosting clients in trade shows and small-scale manufacturing at FAPC.\nWrite and publish Fact Sheets on recurring engineering service/technology themes, targeting FAPC clients.\nOffer/facilitate continuing credit courses/workshops in food engineering topics and related disciplines for Oklahoma’s P.E.s.\nCooperate with undergraduate capstone classes requiring industry sponsors, food engineering input, and mentor participating students.\nGuest lectures and support of classroom and laboratory activities involving food process engineering.\nThere are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our great benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's in Agricultural Engineering, Food Processing Engineering, Food Technology, Food Science, or closely Related Field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)\n5 Years of experience in operational food processing engineering.\nCertifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:\nEngineer In Training (EIT) Certification.\nEligible to apply for, obtain, or already possess the Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Oklahoma.\nSkills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:\nAbility to:\nEngage industry personnel, including management, sales teams, and line personnel\nUnderstand food business management, food preparation, equipment design and current food manufacturing practices, food law, regulatory agency compliance, customer specifications, and apply them to everyday food manufacturing situations.\nSee and understand issues and difficulties in food manufacturing, food packaging, inventory control, manufacturing accountability, quality manufacturing, and find, implement, and disseminate solutions to solve them.\nStrong computer and word processing skills\nStrong organizational skills, competency to write project reports on manufacturing technology, and final project reports.\nMentor undergraduate and graduate students working on research and applied projects with components of food process engineering that are important to Oklahoma food processors.\nStrong ability for oral expression, verbal defense of findings, and defense of actions.\nWork alongside faculty and other staff members to assist with teaching, outreach, and research problems important to Oklahoma food processors.\nParticipate and lead FAPC tours and campus visits for food industry personnel and other visitors.\nUnderstand and create basic mechanical and facility layout drawings using software packages like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SmartDraw, or Visio.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's in Agricultural Engineering, Food Processing Engineering, Food Technology, Food Science, closely Related Field or MBA.\n5 Years of experience in operational food processing engineering.\nCertifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:\nEngineer In Training (EIT) Certification.\nEligible to apply for, obtain, or already possess the Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Oklahoma.\nP.E. License in Oklahoma or by State or Comity.\nCertification by a third-party food safety body such as a GFSI certifying platform, or an ISO certifying platform.\nA working knowledge of drafting software like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SmartDraw, or VISIO.\nSkills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:\nAbility to:\nEngage industry personnel, including management, sales teams, and line personnel\nUnderstand food business management, food preparation, equipment design and current food manufacturing practices, food law, regulatory agency compliance, customer specifications, and apply them to everyday food manufacturing situations.\nSee and understand issues and difficulties in food manufacturing, food packaging, inventory control, manufacturing accountability, quality manufacturing, and find, implement, and disseminate solutions to solve them.\nStrong computer and word processing skills\nStrong organizational skills, competency to write project reports on manufacturing technology, and final project reports.\nMentor undergraduate and graduate students working on research and applied projects with components of food process engineering that are important to Oklahoma food processors.\nStrong ability for oral expression, verbal defense of findings, and defense of actions.\nWork alongside faculty and other staff members to assist with teaching, outreach, and research problems important to Oklahoma food processors.\nParticipate and lead FAPC tours and campus visits for food industry personnel and other visitors.\nUnderstand and create basic mechanical and facility layout drawings using software packages like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SmartDraw, or Visio.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:21:16.091Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:21:16.091Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Oklahoma State University","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Stillwater","addressRegion":"MN","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"181a6d8929eb9052d2febdbd"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/181a6d8929eb9052d2febdbd"}}