Manufacturing Engineer

Seneca Foods Corporation; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation in Baraboo, Wisconsin, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the Tech Services team. You will develop, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, at least 2 years of related engineering experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel, plus strong project-management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 24 months of related engineering experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting software required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong project management, and problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for process and operational improvements.
• Maintain high standards of manufacturing and product quality.
• Design and implement new products, processes, and manufacturing methods.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable regulatory and company standards.
• Collaborate with plant personnel, technicians, vendors, and management to resolve manufacturing and equipment issues.
• Plan, execute, and complete projects within deadlines and budget.
• Provide technical oversight and support related to equipment troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Eng.

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Seneca Foods is one of North America\'s leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more!

Seneca Foods in Baraboo, WI is currently seeking an employee to join the Tech Services team!

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for process and operational improvements.
• Maintain high standards of manufacturing and product quality.
• Design and implement new products, processes, and manufacturing methods.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable regulatory and company standards.
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing efficiencies by analyzing:
  • • Workflow
    • Space requirements
    • Production speed
    • Equipment layout
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes by:
  • • Reviewing product requirements.
    • Researching and evaluating testing methods.
    • Working with equipment vendors and suppliers.
• Optimize:
  • • Facility layouts
    • Production lines
    • Machine operations
    • Network performance
• Plan, execute, and complete new projects while meeting established deadlines and budget requirements.
• Complete design and development projects by training and providing guidance to technicians.
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs in coordination with Plant Management.
• Provide technical oversight and support related to:
  • • Equipment and process troubleshooting
    • Quality issues
    • Preventative maintenance
    • Project management
• Collaborate with plant personnel, technicians, vendors, and management to resolve manufacturing and equipment issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Education Requirements

• Minimum degree required (if any): Bachelor’s degree inManufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Required Certifications/Licenses

• None required.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 24 months of related engineering experience required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting software required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics required.
• Ability to perform:
  • • Statistical calculations
    • Strength/load calculations
    • Geometrical calculations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong project management skills, and problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting established deadlines.

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at [e-mail] or call 585-495-4100.