Are you an engineer-minded individual who thrives on improving processes and creating innovative solutions Do you have a passion for optimizing efficiency and driving continuous improvement If so we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Position Summary:As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be at the forefront of our efforts to standardize and error-proof work operations enhance process efficiency and drive improvements in various capacities. You will play a pivotal role in managing process changes supporting associate training and leading improvement projects. Additionally you will be responsible for equipment validations trial coordination and the design and programming of automated systems. Your expertise will also contribute to reducing waste and scrap while maximizing throughput.
Key Responsibilities:In this role you will have the opportunity to:
- Leads and provides technical guidance to ensure process designs adhere to sanitary standards while meeting customer and business requirements.
- Implements data-supported proven methodologies to optimize product and process development.
- Utilizes standard engineering principles concepts practices and procedures to ensure effective design solutions.
- Oversees the fabrication operation installation and repair of equipment and processes.
- Identifies and leverages opportunities to enhance process efficiency promote continuous improvement support associate development and achieve cost savings.
- Apply reverse engineering techniques to analyze and improve machine components.
- Support equipment validations and testing to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Coordinate trial work and facilitate the implementation of process improvements.
- Update work instructions keeping them current and effective.
- Demonstrate a commitment to our core values of Renew Respect Integrity Teamwork and Excellence.
- Uphold a strong dedication to safety ensuring all work is performed in a safe manner.
Qualification Requirements:
We are hiring for either a Manufacturing Engineer II or Manufacturing Engineer III. Please see the requirements for both positions below.
Manufacturing Engineer II
- Bachelors degree in Engineering with a specific focus in Mechanical Industrial Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering and 3 years of direct process ownership/support experience required.
- In Lieu of Bachelors degree an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience with automated packaging equipment and sanitary processing preferred (i.e.: food liquids cosmetic or medical.)
- Experience in machine installs checkouts and acceptance testing.
- Demonstrated process improvement/process knowledge applied to drive process efficiency and cost savings.
- Demonstrated understanding and application of statistical based data to identify and also definitively prove benefit for current and future state.
- Experience in implementing lean practices; preferred.
- Demonstrated track record of meeting multiple objectives team building skills and excellent communication skills required.
Manufacturing Engineer III
- Bachelors degree in Engineering with a specific focus in Mechanical Industrial Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering and 7 years of direct process ownership/support experience required.
- In Lieu of Bachelors degree an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience with automated packaging equipment and sanitary processing preferred (i.e.: food liquids cosmetic or medical.)
- Experience in machine installs checkouts and acceptance testing.
- Demonstrated process improvement/process knowledge applied to drive process efficiency and cost savings.
- Demonstrated understanding and application of statistical based data to identify and also definitively prove benefit for current and future state.
- Experience in implementing lean practices; required.
- Demonstrated track record of meeting multiple objectives team building skills and excellent communication skills required.
Desirable Training and Skills:In addition to the qualifications above the following skills and training will be beneficial:
- Lean Manufacturing Training (Certificate Program).
- Basic understanding of Six Sigma principles.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
- Programming skills in Visual Basic C Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Rockwell/Allen Bradley or Human Machine Interface (HMI).
Note:This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive(A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associates inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associates safety or the safety of others).
FLSA: Exempt
Manufacturing Engineer II: Grade11
Manufacturing Engineer III: Grade13