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Because when you do good for your people, they do good for the world.\n\nBrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of eight high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms. From seed to leaf we grow lettuce smarter, with less space, no pesticides and protected inside, so it’s better for the planet and way better for humans. BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 4,500 retail stores across the East Coast, Midwest, and South.\n\nOur Macon, Georgia farm is the most advanced greenhouse in the state, delivering fresh, locally grown leafy greens to Georgians. Spanning nearly 480,000 square feet, this facility will produce approximately 6 million pounds of leafy greens annually.\n\nSpecifically, you will:\n\nAnalyze and improve greenhouse workflows, including packaging, planting, harvesting, irrigation and climate control through leading cross‑functional Kaizen events and Root Cause Analysis sessions to identify and mitigate operational risks\n\nWork side by side with operators daily and quickly learning facility specific equipment to become an expert ready to develop SOPs, mentor other technical teams, train hourly and technical teams\n\nWork directly with Greenhouse staff to understand operational challenges and implement practical, employee‑engaged solutions while providing coaching on Lean principles, Six Sigma methods, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., SPC, DOE, regression modeling)\n\nCollaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers and vendors to design and implement process improvements and automation solutions\n\nCollect and interpret operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement\n\nLead and support process improvement and capital projects from concept through implementation, including timeline, budget, ROI and resource planning\n\nPartner with HSE and FSQ teams on people safety, environmental and food compliance. Ensure all process changes comply with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies\n\nMaintain accurate records of process changes, performance metrics, and improvement outcomes\n\nThe ideal candidate:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Process, Production, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related) or equivalent experience\n\n3–5 years of experience in process engineering, preferably in agriculture, horticulture, food production, or manufacturing\n\nMust be flexible to work on day or night shift depending on site needs\n\nExpertise in data analytics tools (Excel, Minitab, Tableau, etc.) and experience with ERP/MES systems\n\nKnowledge of automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA) and control strategy development\n\nDemonstrated success leading cost savings initiatives, product launches, or system redesigns\n\nExcellent communication, mentorship, and stakeholder alignment skills\n\nBrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Brightfarms","rawCompany":"brightfarms","city":"Springfield","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-02T04:04:36.417Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2021.00","title":"Agricultural Engineers","slug":"agricultural-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"111419","title":"Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover","slug":"other-food-crops-grown-under-cover"},{"code":"111219","title":"Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming","slug":"other-vegetable-except-potato-and-melon-farming"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.\n\nProcess Engineer\nFull Time Macon, GA, US\n\n5 days ago Requisition ID: 2103\n\nBrightFarms is The Place to Grow!\n\nAt BrightFarms, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. 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