Manufacturing Engineer

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Full Time Regular Professional Eugene, OR, US

6 days ago Requisition

Title of Role: Maufacturing Engineer

Department: Maintenance

East West Tea is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Maintenance team!

The Manufacturing Engineer will optimize reliability, safety, and efficiency across our Eugene facility. This role will partner with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to drive process improvements, reduce COGS, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

WHO WE ARE:

We are the well-being company that exists to inspire and enhance everyday life through trust and good will. Our guiding principles, beliefs, and philosophies shape our identity. They are the essence of our culture and define how we do what we do.

We are Intentional – we chose to lead with positive intent. Mindful – we are present and aware of how we show up in the world. People – we value and respect all people and communities. Authentic – we are real and transparent with everything we do. Committed – we are committed to quality products while sustaining our planet. Trust – we consistently align our words with our actions.

OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU:

• We have exceptional wellbeing-focused benefits including health, dental, vision and alternative care, life and disability insurance, retirement, paid time off, company picnics, social activities, and a surprise every so often! Who doesn’t love a surprise?
• This position is located in Eugene, Oregon.
• As a certified B Corp, we’re a company that lives our values every day.
• We work in a LEED certified facility which prioritizes the planet in our daily operations and optimizes our employee experience while at work.
• We prioritize sustainability as a business by embedding it into our values, our strategic priorities, our decision-making, and our resource allocations.
• Our Nourish Market provides employees subsidized healthy lunch and snack options.
• We commit to our purpose in every aspect of our culture.
• We have employees that are committed to “Doing Good” in our community and around the world.
• We are a growing company with products that customers love.
• We believe in investing in you and your growth and development.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN:

Continuous Improvement 50% of time

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational efficiency
• Analyze data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
• Train and mentor team members on lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies
• Develop and implement standardized work processes to ensure consistency and repeatability across production lines and SKUs
• Analyze cost drivers and implement data backed solutions to minimize material, labor, and overhead expenses to see measurable reductions in COGS

Capital Projects and Upgrades 30% of time

• Lead capital projects related to equipment upgrades, installations, or expansions, from conception to execution, ensuring adherence to budget and timeline
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, warehouse and QA/R&D teams to identify and evaluate new technologies and equipment that improve productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Provide technical expertise and support for the procurement of machinery and equipment, including vendor selection and negotiation

Equipment Maintenance and Reliability 20% of time

• Lead root cause investigations for chronic or unique equipment failures and implement long term corrective actions
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, predict failures, and improve overall equipment reliability

WHAT YOU KNOW AND HAVE EXPERIENCED:

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience in manufacturing/process engineering
• 3+ years applying lean manufacturing principles
• Strong technical knowledge of food processing equipment…