At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.

We do not use AI to screen applications. Applications and resumes of qualified applicants are reviewed by a real person because we value your time and believe each qualified applicant deserves thoughtful, human consideration. It’s an old‑fashioned approach—done with purpose.

Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with Company Contributions 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
• Work Flexibility
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization

• Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

Provide engineering expertise and technical ownership for assigned manufacturing processes to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient operations. Apply engineering principles, data analysis, and structured problem-solving to resolve manufacturing issues, optimize process performance, support engineering and validation projects, and implement sustainable improvements in quality, yield, capacity, reliability, and cost.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
•    Required:
•    Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or Biochemical Engineering
•    A minimum of 0 to 5 years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•    Strong knowledge of chemical/process engineering principles and manufacturing unit operations, including process flows, equipment capabilities, process controls, and critical process parameters.
•    Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and the application of quality systems, engineering standards, and controlled procedures within a regulated manufacturing environment.
•    Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing and process issues using structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and risk-based decision-making methodologies.
•    Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, including the ability to analyze process trends, variability, and manufacturing performance data to identify issues and improvement opportunities.
•    Knowledge of process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies with the ability to improve quality, yield, throughput, capacity, reliability, sustainability, and manufacturing cost.
•    Working knowledge of process and equipment qualification and validation principles, including IQ, OQ, and PQ, as well as change-control and Management of Change processes.
•    Knowledge of process safety and risk assessment principles, including the ability to participate effectively in equipment and process hazard reviews.
•    Ability to design, execute, and evaluate laboratory and plant-scale experiments in support of troubleshooting, process development, optimization, and scale-up activities.
•    Ability to apply sound engineering judgment to equipment selection, process design, commissioning, startup, and performance verification activities.
•    Proficiency in manufacturing data analysis and statistical tools used to evaluate process performance and support data-driven decision-making.
•    Ability to independently manage technical assignments, exercise appropriate engineering judgment, take initiative within defined responsibilities, and effectively prioritize competing demands.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical information into clear recommendations for manufacturing personnel, cross-functional partners, and site leadership.
•    Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, Supply Chain, and other functional areas.
•    Strong organizational, project coordination, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
•    Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, quality, safety, and environmental sustainability.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office environment with frequent work in a production environment. Occasional work required outside. This position may perform activities in an environment that contains hazardous elements and requires safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines. Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members. All safety procedures, procedures described in SOPs, BPRs, and support the compliance of applicable ISO standards in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•    Ability to perform work in both office and manufacturing/plant environments, including regular movement throughout production, utility, laboratory, and equipment areas.
•    Ability to remain in a stationary position and/or move about for extended periods while performing computer-based work, observing manufacturing operations, troubleshooting equipment, or supporting project and validation activities.
•    Ability to ascend and descend stairs and, when required, fixed stairs, platforms, or similar access points to safely observe and inspect manufacturing equipment and processes.
•    Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, and work in or around manufacturing equipment as necessary to perform inspections, troubleshooting, commissioning, qualification, and process-support activities.
•    Ability to use hands and fingers to operate computers, instrumentation, tools, controls, and other equipment associated with engineering and manufacturing activities.
•    Ability to visually inspect equipment, instrumentation, process conditions, documentation, and computer-generated data.
•    Ability to communicate effectively in manufacturing environments where background noise may be present.
•    Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include safety glasses, safety footwear, hearing protection, gloves, hard hats, protective garments, and other site-specific PPE.
•    Ability to work in manufacturing environments that may include exposure to noise, temperature variations, chemicals, dust, odors, moving equipment, or other conditions typical of an industrial manufacturing facility, with required safety controls and PPE.
•    Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment up to 25 pounds occasionally, if this is actually required for the position.
•    Ability to respond to manufacturing issues and access applicable production areas during equipment startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, commissioning, and other operational support activities.

•    Process Support & Technical Ownership
•    Provide technical support and engineering expertise for assigned manufacturing areas, including upstream, downstream, utilities, and related unit operations
•    Monitor manufacturing processes and provide technical support for day-to-day production issues, process interruptions, startups, shutdowns, and longer-term operational needs
•    Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of assigned unit operations, process flows, equipment capabilities, process controls, critical process parameters, and their relationship to product quality and process performance
•    Troubleshoot manufacturing and process issues using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies; develop and implement effective corrective actions and monitor results
•    Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
•    Analyze process data, trends, and variability to identify opportunities to improve product quality, yield, throughput, cycle time, capacity, reliability, sustainability, and manufacturing cost
•    Develop, evaluate, and implement process improvements using sound engineering principles, data analysis, experimentation, and risk-based decision-making
•    Design and execute laboratory and plant-scale experiments to support process development, investigations, troubleshooting, optimization, and scale-up
•    Identify and support opportunities to reduce waste, energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and other environmental impacts while maintaining product quality and operational performance
•    Engineering Projects & Validation
•    Lead or support cross-functional engineering and continuous improvement projects involving new processes, equipment installations, capacity improvements, sustainability initiatives, and other plant improvements
•    Develop technical requirements and provide engineering support through project design, equipment selection, installation, commissioning, startup, and performance verification
•    Develop, execute, or support equipment and process qualification and validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ, in accordance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements
•    Provide technical support for process and equipment changes through established change-control and Management of Change processes
•    Quality, Compliance & Process Safety
•    Provide technical support for deviations, nonconformances, manufacturing investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective and preventive actions
•    Prepare and review technical reports, batch production records, SOPs, work instructions, protocols, engineering documentation, and other controlled documents
•    Ensure engineering activities and process improvements are performed in accordance with applicable cGMP requirements, site procedures, quality standards, and engineering practices
•    Participate in process and equipment risk assessments, hazard reviews, and process safety activities related to assigned manufacturing areas and engineering changes
•    Data Analysis & Cross-Functional Collaboration
•    Collect, analyze, trend, and interpret manufacturing data to assess process performance, investigate issues, identify improvement opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making
•    Develop and communicate technical analyses, recommendations, project updates, and process performance information to manufacturing and site leadership
•    Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Validation, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, Supply Chain, and other functions to resolve manufacturing issues and implement improvements
•    Provide technical guidance and process knowledge to production personnel to support consistent execution of manufacturing processes and successful implementation of process changes
•    Additional Responsibilities
•    Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.