Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Schreiber Foods, Inc. has an opening for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Logan, UT.

• Lead manufacturing engineering program for a product sub-category by working collaboratively across business and within engineering complex
• Actively assist in driving engineering strategy around capability, capacity and optimization that align with organizational priorities
• Mentor and train manufacturing engineers in the mastery of manufacturing engineering tools, methodologies, and skills
• Evaluate existing processes and identify areas for improvement in efficiency, productivity, process capability, risk, and cost reduction
• Design, implement improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, increase through puts, improve cycle times, reduce bottlenecks, and streamline operations while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and quality standards
• Collaborate with Process Excellence and Data Science/Analytics teams to leverage data for process optimization
• Collaborate to scale up new products from concept to production, ensuring seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes
• Partner with Maintenance and Reliability to ensure equipment uptime and reliability as well as integrate predictive maintenance strategies, and collaborate for long-term solutions
• Lead or assist in development of new equipment installations or modifications, from concept to commissioning, with a focus on maximizing output, minimizing downtime, and reducing operational risk
• Utilize data analysis to identify bottlenecks, process variability, and areas for improvement in production processes. Implement data-driven solutions to increase overall efficiency, mitigate risk, and collaborate with Process Excellence and Data Science to refine analytics models
• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify potential failure points, risks, and weaknesses in processes and equipment
• Define and own manufacturing process control plans. Set up in-process measurement systems. Complete GR&R activities to ensure effectiveness. Set up process monitoring and trending, including SPC of critical parameters
• Perform process capability studies to predict manufacturing process trends to meet customer specifications and create stability in day-to-day operations
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identify root causes, implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Participate in selection and evaluation of equipment, tools, and materials to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness, focusing on enhancing productivity and reducing operational risk. Partner with Controls Engineering for advanced automation solutions
• Assist Process Excellence Engineering team in championing Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to drive efficiency gains and enhance operational excellence. Assist in training to create a culture of continuous improvement, process optimization, and risk reduction
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain product quality and safety, with a strong emphasis on reducing operational risk. Work together to enhance quality control processes
• Collaborate with Controls Engineering to optimize/leverage automation and digitalization
• Maintain accurate documentation, incl. process manuals, SOPs, and equipment specifications, with emphasis on improving documentation processes
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans. Interpret and communicate customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establish and Audits PCPs, CCPs and SOPs to define and monitor processes. Review incidents during which procedures are not met and determine appropriate corrective action for partners.
• 10% domestic travel required for trainings held either at home office in Green Bay, WI or at another US manufacturing plant

Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical) or related and 60 months of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Experience must include:

• 60 months of engineering…