Lead Juice Processing & Packaging Engineer

TruRoots, LLC.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TruRoots Company in Chico, California is seeking a Plant Engineer to lead processing and packaging projects at the juice manufacturing and bottling facility. You will develop and improve processing systems and packaging solutions that protect products, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact from the factory to the consumer.

Collaborate with Operations, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Maintenance; oversee supplier qualification, trials, and equipment improvements; ensure GMP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Packaging, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least three years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, including demonstrated experience delivering both processing and packaging projects.
• Experience with packaging development, supplier and material evaluation, specifications, testing, and implementation on production equipment.
• Experience improving processing systems and executing equipment installation, commissioning, or production startup activities.
• Practical understanding of processing, bottling, and packaging equipment and the ability to troubleshoot performance problems with operators and maintenance personnel.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process diagrams, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, vendors, and multiple assignments; analyze data; and implement practical engineering solutions.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety practices, and sanitary equipment design, with effective communication and employee training skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead processing and packaging projects from feasibility and scope development through design, installation, commissioning, production startup, and closeout.
• Prepare project justifications, cost estimates, budgets, schedules, equipment specifications, and acceptance criteria; track progress and communicate risks and results.
• Evaluate equipment vendors, contractors, and engineering service providers; manage execution against technical, safety, food quality, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Plan and oversee factory and site acceptance testing, commissioning, and performance verification; confirm systems meet defined requirements before operational handoff.
• Coordinate installation and startup activities with plant teams to minimize production disruption and provide required documentation and training.
• Work with Maintenance and Operations diagnose processing and packaging equipment problems using knowledge of intended system operation, equipment specifications, and operating data.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Maintenance on product introductions, technical changes, and production readiness.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, including layouts, process diagrams, equipment and packaging specifications, operating procedures, and trial and commissioning reports.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Packaging engineering

Project management

CAD tools

GMP / Food safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Chemical/ Packaging/ Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

TruRoots Company in Chico, California is seeking a Plant Engineer to lead processing and packaging projects at the juice manufacturing and bottling facility. You will develop and improve processing systems and packaging solutions that protect products, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact from the factory to the consumer.

Collaborate with Operations, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Maintenance; oversee supplier qualification, trials, and equipment improvements; ensure GMP