ENGINEERING CONSULTING OPPORTUNITY (Modular Dairy Processing Architecture)

3M Equipment & Engineering Ltd.
US
Remote

Job Description

We are seeking experienced engineering professionals for a specialized consulting engagement focused on the conceptual development of a modular dairy processing architecture.

This project involves designing a scalable, plug-and-play dairy manufacturing system capable of producing multiple dairy products through independent yet integrated process modules.

IMPORTANT:

This role is intended for professionals with hands-on experience in dairy or food processing systems.

Applications from general mechanical, software or non-food industry backgrounds will not be considered.

Scope of Work:

  • Development of modular dairy process architecture
  • Definition of process modules (pasteurization, fermentation, separation, fat processing)
  • Equipment-level system structuring
  • Plug & play mechanical & utility interface concepts
  • Design considerations for hygienic processing & CIP integration
  • Process scalability & modular replication strategy

Nature of Engagement

This is a conceptual engineering and system architecture project.

It does not involve EPC, plant construction or fabrication.

Candidate Profile

  • Minimum 10 years experience in dairy or food processing engineering
  • Direct experience with dairy processing equipment or plant systems
  • Strong understanding of processes such as pasteurization, fermentation, separation & CIP
  • Experience in process system design, not only automation or software
  • Familiarity with modular or flexible manufacturing systems is highly desirable

Preferred Background :

Experience with established dairy or food processing organizations such as Tetra Pak, GEA Group, SPX FLOW, or Alfa Laval or similar engineering environments.

Engagement Details :

  • Independent consulting role (individual or small team)
  • Project duration: approximately 10–14 weeks
  • Remote collaboration with defined technical deliverables

Application Requirement (MANDATORY) :

To be considered, applicants must include a brief response to the following:

Describe your experience in dairy process system design

Explain key differences between yogurt and buttermilk processing

Outline how you would approach modular design for multi-product dairy systems

Applications without technical responses will not be reviewed.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Dairy processing equipmentPasteurizationFermentationSeparationCip integrationDairy processingModular manufacturing

Employment Type

CONTRACT

Level

senior

Posted

4/10/2026

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