Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Del Rey, CA - USA
Job Summary
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a consistent presence on the manufacturing floor to identify opportunities for safety quality reliability and productivity improvements.
- Analyze OEE downtime quality waste labor capacity and reliability data to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Facilitate root cause investigations using A3 PDCA 5 Why Analysis Fishbone Diagrams and other analytical tools.
- Support automation controls digitalization and manufacturing technology projects from concept through implementation.
- Assist in developing business cases ROI analyses project charters and implementation plans for operational improvements.
- Collaborate with Operations Maintenance Engineering Quality and IT/OT teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
- Support deployment and utilization of manufacturing systems including SCADA MES CMMS Power BI and industrial data platforms.
- Use process mapping and value stream analysis to improve material flow labor utilization equipment performance and operational efficiency.
- Participate in FAT SAT commissioning startup validation and operational handoff activities when supporting capital projects.
- Support TPM and reliability initiatives aimed at reducing equipment failures and improving asset performance.
- Develop reports dashboards and performance metrics that support data-driven decision making.
- Maintain process documentation standard work and project records.
- Coach and support frontline teams in the application of Lean principles and continuous improvement practices.
- Support advanced manufacturing initiatives involving automation robotics machine vision artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing technologies as applicable.
- Establish project baselines performance targets and benefit-verification methods to ensure implemented improvements deliver measurable results.
- Lead assigned manufacturing improvement projects from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment.
Qualifications :
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Required
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Manufacturing Mechanical Electrical Computer Mechatronics Automation or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Two or more years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering advanced manufacturing industrial automation reliability process improvement operations excellence or a related industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing manufacturing losses and implementing process equipment automation reliability or standard-work improvements.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Operations Maintenance Engineering Quality EHS or IT/OT teams.
- Experience leading or supporting projects from problem definition through implementation performance verification and operational handoff.
Preferred
- Experience in food beverage consumer packaged goods or another high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Experience analyzing manufacturing data including OEE downtime throughput reliability quality waste or labor performance metrics.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or comparable structured problem-solving experience.
- Experience with Power BI SCADA MES CMMS SAP AVEVA or similar manufacturing systems.
- Relevant co-op or internship experience may be considered as part of the experience requirement.
- Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
Additional Information :
- Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
- 24/7 online physician consultations
- virtual mental health resources
- life coaching
- engaging employee community groups
- cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
- library of on-demand fitness videos
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
- Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training webinars and eLearning courses.
- Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals overcome challenges and drive your career forward.
- Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant positive change in the workplace.
- Building a Healthy Society: To date our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick through their foundations and The Wonderful Company have invested more than $2.5 billion in education health and wellness community development and sustainability initiatives across Californias Central Valley Fiji and the 2025 Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLEs 100 Companies That Care list and was named one of Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts visit .
- Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.
POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products including our 100% pomegranate juices healthy juice blends and teas. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California we grow handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas fresh fruit when in season and fresh arils.
POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company a successful fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Companys connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving education initiatives and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in Californias Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report visit .
Weve made Wonderful Pistachios Americas fastest-growing snack brand. Weve turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in America. JUSTIN Wine produces Californias top-selling high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora is the worlds leading floral delivery service. To learn more about The Wonderful Company its products and its core values visit or follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram.
The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected categories.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The companys 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most who ... View more