Industrial Engineer, Process Engineer

Schweid & Sons; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off

Health Benefits

Financial Benefits

On-site Role

Refrigerated Environment

Job summary

Schweid & Sons in College Park, GA is seeking an Industrial Engineer / Process Engineer with 2–4 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry to support process improvement, efficiency projects, and productivity initiatives.

You will focus on optimizing operations, reducing waste, improving throughput, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards while collaborating with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in food manufacturing / CPG industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven mindset.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and FDA/USDA-regulated facilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and document manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop production metrics like throughput and staffing levels.
• Design and implement improvements to yield, cycle times and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality and Maintenance to address bottlenecks.
• Lead or support new equipment installations from concept to start-up.
• Use data analysis to identify bottlenecks and apply data-driven solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

About Schweid & Sons

Schweid & Sons is a family-owned and operated premium ground beef company with a proud heritage spanning four generations. We supply top-quality beef to Retail, Foodservice, and National Account customers across the U.S. and are committed to quality, customer service, and innovation in protein manufacturing.

The Role

We are seeking a hands-on Industrial Engineer / Process Engineer with 2–4 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry to support process improvement, efficiency projects, and productivity initiatives. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing operations, reducing waste, improving throughput, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.

This role will report to the Director of Engineering.

What You’ll Work On

• Review and document current manufacturing processes to find ways to improve efficiency, productivity, safety, and cost. Analyze daily operations, create and update various production layouts.
• Develop and update regularly all production metrics like throughput, standard staffing and quality parameters.
• Design and implement process improvements that increase yield, reduce waste, improve cycle times, eliminate bottlenecks, and support smooth operations—all while meeting food safety and quality standards.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Lead or support new equipment installations and modifications for the engineering department —from concept to start-up.
• Use data analysis and statistics to find bottlenecks, process variation, and improvement opportunities, then apply data-driven solutions to boost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production issues collaboratively, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

What You Bring

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field like Industrial, Manufacturing or mechanical.
• Relevant 2-4 years of food manufacturing / food production or CPG industry experience (e.g., GMP, HACCP or FDA/USDA-regulated facilities) is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical recommendations in layman's terms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and process modeling tools.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement tools.
• Experience with process mapping, time studies, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards (HACCP, SQF, etc.).

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in new equipment installation and designing process procedures.
• Experience with automation, packaging, or high-speed food production lines.
• Proficiency with CAD or simulation software (AutoCAD).

Work Environment

This position is primarily in College Park, Georgia with up to 20% travel to our NJ location and other engineering trips.

What We Offer

• Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, HRA and voluntary disability benefits.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) + employer match and life insurance.
• Location: This is an on-site role located in College Park, GA.
• Environment: Our facility is refrigerated. In this role you will be exposed to < 40 degrees for multiple hours of the day.

Our Culture

At Schweid & Sons, our culture is built on our core values: Trust, Respect, Innovation, Passion, and Pride. We believe in creating an environment where people can collaborate, contribute ideas, and grow their careers while delivering the very best burger experience to our customers. Joining our team means becoming part of a company that values its people as much as its product.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

At Schweid & Sons we believe that to build the best team, we must hire using an objective lens. We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire people for their potential and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As such, we do not discriminate or make decisions based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let your recruiter know how we can make your interview process work best for you.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes.