Manufacturing Process Engineer

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Process Engineer works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Warehouse, Quality, Food Safety, Safety, and external contractors and vendors to identify opportunities, develop engineering solutions, implement improvements, and ensure sustainable results. The Manufacturing Process Engineer will serve as a key resource for manufacturing performance systems, risk management, engineering documentation, and maintenance data analysis.

The successful candidate will be a self-directed problem solver who takes ownership of challenges, researches solutions, and proactively seeks the information and resources needed to move projects and improvements forward. The ability to learn independently, investigate unfamiliar issues, and find practical solutions is essential to success in this position.

Manufacturing & Process Improvement

• Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, productivity, capacity, quality, safety, and operating costs.
• Analyze current processes, equipment, workflows, and operating practices to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, waste, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead or support continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Use structured problem-solving methodologies, including root cause analysis, PFMEA, risk assessment, and corrective action processes.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to manufacturing performance.

LineView Manufacturing Software

• Develop a strong working knowledge of LineView manufacturing operations improvement software and serve as the site subject-matter expert and system owner.
• Analyze production performance, downtime, losses, throughput, and other available LineView metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Use LineView data to support continuous improvement, equipment reliability, production efficiency, and management decision-making.

Project & Capital Management

• Support engineering and capital projects from concept through completion.
• Develop and maintain project risk registers and track risk mitigation activities through completion.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, drawings, specifications, and records.

PFMEA & Risk Management

• Develop, facilitate, maintain, and monitor PFMEAs (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses) for applicable processes, equipment, projects, and significant process changes.
• Ensure identified risks and mitigation actions are incorporated into equipment designs, process changes, project plans, startup activities, and operating procedures.

Engineering Drawings & CAD

• Create, modify, and maintain engineering drawings using CAD software to support facility, equipment, process, and capital projects.
• Develop equipment layouts, floor plans, process layouts, installation drawings, and other engineering documentation.
• Maintain accurate and current engineering drawings throughout the project lifecycle.

Maintenance, CMMS & Equipment Reliability

• Analyze CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) output to identify equipment reliability and maintenance improvement opportunities.
• Identify trends and recurring equipment problems requiring root cause analysis or corrective action.
• Identify opportunities to reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably food or consumer products manufacturing.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with production employees, maintenance personnel, warehouse personnel, management, contractors, and vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze operational and manufacturing data and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, research unfamiliar topics, and develop solutions with limited direction.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000