The position will perform Engineers various tasks like design, construction, equipment installation and system configuration. Position will support plants in Bryan, TX and Pelahatchie, MS; qualified candidates may be able to work out of either location.
Responsibilities:
- Establish a sound and balanced capital plan for the plant on yearly basis with the support of process engineers and leadership by function – maintenance, safety, quality, R&D
- Establish, execute and realize savings from Automation and Productivity Masterplan
- Execute medium to large investment projects from feasibility to startup phase
- Support and coach process engineers on project design, planning and execution
- Maintain a frequent communication of project status with all stakeholders
- Communicate properly risks and help needed to all stakeholders
- Anticipate potential issues, develop action and contingency plans
- Track schedule, cost and quality of all projects, including deliverables and main KPIs after startup
- Develop funding packages for medium to large capital investments
- Support organization with agility and technical expertise whenever new business needs come up
- Support organization to develop engineering work processes and change management systems
- Adhere strictly to standards of quality, OHS and controls established by the CFIA , HACCP Canada and the WSIB/CSST
- Ensures that all other local, provincial and country laws and regulations are adhered to in any new project proposals
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
- Must have at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing environment executing projects.
- Experience with lean manufacturing and engineering work processes.
- Ability to communicate fluently (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in English
- Creative, innovative and detail-oriented
- Must be available to travel 20%+
Important to have:
- Strong interpersonal skills (communication, able to influence others, accountability and teamwork)
- Ability to improve and streamline work processes
- Able to handle a healthy balance of delivering quality, schedule and cost
Nice to have:
- Ability to develop design basis, RFQs, option analysis, overall engineering and manufacturing deliverables tracking, readiness tools
- Experience with Food Processing Technology & Automation
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SQF, CFIA
- Basic knowledge of capital management and purchasing
- Experience with lean manufacturing and engineering work processes
- Automation & Controls experience
- Projects will not be limited to location based only
Working Conditions Notations:
- Hours will vary according to projects. Possible need for extended hours and working weekends
- Exposure to food products, flour, starch, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy etc.
- Comfortable working in an industrial frozen food manufacturing environment with the associated noise/dust levels and refrigerated environment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Creative, innovative and detail oriented.
- Strong interpersonal skills (communication, able to influence others, accountability and teamwork).
- Ability to improve and streamline work processes.
- Able to handle a healthy balance of delivering quality, schedule, and cost.
- Ability to develop design basis, RFQs, option analysis, overall engineering and manufacturing deliverables tracking, readiness tools.
- Experience with Food Processing Technology & Automation.
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SQF.
- Basic knowledge of capital management and purchasing.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
- Typical work in an office and manufacturing environment.
- Hours will vary according to projects. Possible need for extended hours and working weekends.
- Work environment occasionally involves light exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise as well as physical risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards when in our production facilities.
Expectations:
- Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Manufacturing Engineering: 3 years (Required)
- Capital Project Management : 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
