Manufacturing Engineer

Seneca Fruit; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401K

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Baraboo, WI. The role focuses on evaluating and improving manufacturing efficiencies, developing processes, and optimizing layouts across production lines and facilities.

You will plan, execute and close projects on time and within budget while supporting maintenance and quality programs. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering and at least 2 years of related experience in a food

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of related engineering experience in food processing or can manufacturing.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar drafting software required.
• Ability to read technical drawings and perform statistical, strength/load and geometrical calculations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; strong project management and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve manufacturing efficiencies by analyzing workflow, space, speed and layout.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements and testing methods.
• Optimize facility layouts, production lines and machine operations.
• Plan and finalize new projects within deadlines and budget.
• Provide design/development support and train technicians.
• Assist with preventive maintenance programs with plant management.
• Provide technical oversight, troubleshooting, quality, PMs and project management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Statistical methods

Job description

Description

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.

Location

Baraboo, WI, US, 53913

Position Title

Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

More specifically, the Manufacturing Engineer position is responsible for performing the following duties: (i) evaluating and improving manufacturing efficiencies by analyzing & planning workflow, space requirements, speed and equipment layout.; (ii) developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors.; (iii) optimizing facility layouts, production lines, machine operations and network performance; (iv) planning, execute & finalize new projects according to strict deadlines within budget.; (v) completing design & development projects by training & guiding technicians; (vi) assisting with preventative maintenance programs in coordination with plant management; (vii) providing technical oversight and support with troubleshooting, quality, PM’s and project management; and (viii) other related duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. In addition, qualified candidates must possess 24 months of related engineering experience in a food processing or can manufacturing setting. Finally, the Company requires qualified candidates to have previous experience with Auto CAD or similar drafting software; the ability to read technical drawings; the ability to conduct statistical, strength/load and geometrical calculations; the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel; project management skills; problem solving ability; and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off

Equal Opportunity

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.