Food Processing Distribution Optimization Engineer

Northern Base; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

401(k) retirement with match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Product purchase program

Job summary

Pacific Seafood is seeking a Distribution Engineer to design, optimize, and support end-to-end production and warehouse operations in a food processing environment. You will collaborate across operations, planning, OEMs, and automation teams to improve throughput, yield, and reliability.

The role requires a strong foundation in industrial/ mechanical engineering, Lean, Six Sigma, and TOC, plus hands-on experience with MES/PLC systems and warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, or food processing environments.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints.
• Strong knowledge of food processing, packaging operations, and warehouse material handling.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize food processing and packaging line layouts, including room configurations and material flow.
• Support daily production operations through process improvement initiatives and technical problem-solving.
• Develop and improve warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, and order fulfillment processes.
• Evaluate and implement material handling solutions to increase efficiency and reduce labor costs.
• Collaborate on factory automation systems including MES, PLCs, sensors, and control systems.
• Partner with OEM vendors to specify, install, and optimize production equipment and integrated systems.
• Support commissioning, startup, and validation of new production lines and automation technologies.
• Utilize vision systems and inspection technologies for first article validation and ongoing quality control.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Lean

Six Sigma

Theory of Constraints

Food processing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

MES

PLC

Sensors

Job description

Pacific Seafood is seeking a Distribution Engineer to design, optimize, and support end-to-end production and warehouse operations in a food processing environment. You will collaborate across operations, planning, OEMs, and automation teams to improve throughput, yield, and reliability.

The role requires a strong foundation in industrial/ mechanical engineering, Lean, Six Sigma, and TOC, plus hands-on experience with MES/PLC systems and warehouse operations.