Manufacturing Engineer

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

ESOP from day one

401(k) match

Bonus pay

Wellness incentive

Job summary

Schreiber Foods, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes at our Mount Vernon, MO facility.

You’ll collaborate with Operations Excellence, QA, Maintenance, Reliability, Controls, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement while upholding food safety and quality standards. Key activities include process capability studies, FMEA, equipment installation support, data-driven optimization, and reducing downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, chemical or any engineering related field).
• 0-6 years of Engineering experience.
• Experience within the food industry or a related field is a plus, but not required.
• A strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FDA) or the ability to understand/learn this space is required.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Collaborative approach and excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement in efficiency, productivity, process capability, risk, and cost reduction.
• Design and implement improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, increase throughputs, and streamline operations while maintaining food safety.
• Collaborate with Operations Excellence and Data Science/Analytics teams to leverage data for process optimization.
• Collaborate cross functionally to scale up new products from concept to production, ensuring seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering to ensure equipment uptime and reliability and implement predictive maintenance strategies.
• Lead or assist in the development of new equipment installations or modifications, from concept to commissioning, with a focus on maximizing output and reducing downtime.
• Utilize data analysis and statistical techniques to identify bottlenecks and variability in production processes.
• Perform process capability studies to predict manufacturing process trends and meet customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of equipment, tools, and materials to enhance productivity and cost-effectiveness.
• Partner with Controls Engineering to leverage automation and digitalization opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans and customer requirements.
• Interpret customer requirements to plant production/support groups.
• Establish and audit PCPs, CCPs and SOPs to monitor processes and meet customer requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

Job Category: Engineering Job Family: Manufacturing Engineering Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Manufacturing Engineer at Schreiber Foods, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our production processes, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective manufacturing of our food products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Production Operations, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Controls Engineering, Operations Excellence, and Supply Chain, to drive continuous improvement, maintain product quality, and enhance overall production performance. Your role will encompass equipment optimization, improve process capability, process step-to-step enhancement, FMEA, risk reduction, and close collaboration with various teams. We're growing our Engineering team and looking for talented Engineers to work in our U.S. Manufacturing Plants. This position will be 100% on-site at our Mount Vernon, Missouri manufacturing plant.

What you’ll do

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement in efficiency, productivity, process capability, risk, and cost reduction.
• Design and implement improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, increase throughputs, improve cycle times, reduce bottlenecks, and streamline operations while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Operations Excellence and Data Science/Analytics teams to leverage data for process optimization.
• Collaborate cross functionally to scale up new products from concept to production, ensuring seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering to ensure equipment uptime and reliability as well as integrate predictive maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering for long-term solutions.
• Lead or assist in the development of new equipment installations or modifications, from concept to commissioning, with a focus on maximizing output, minimizing downtime, and reducing operational risk.
• Utilize data analysis and statistical techniques to identify bottlenecks, process variability, and areas for improvement in production processes.
• Implement data-driven solutions to increase overall efficiency while mitigating operational risk and collaborating with Operations Excellence and Data Science to refine analytics models.
• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively identify potential failure points, risks, and weaknesses in processes and equipment.
• Develop strategies to reduce operational risk and enhance process reliability, working closely with Reliability Engineering.
• Define and own manufacturing process control plans.
• Set up in-process measurement systems.
• Complete GR&R activities to ensure effectiveness.
• Set up process monitoring and trending, including SPC of critical parameters.
• Perform process capability studies to predict manufacturing process trends to allowing us to meet customer specifications and create stability in day-to-day operations.
• Working collaboratively, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of equipment, tools, and materials to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness, specifically focusing on enhancing productivity and reducing operational risk.
• Partner with Controls Engineering and leverage automation and digitalization opportunities.
• Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements.
• Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups.
• Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, chemical or any engineering related field).
• 0-6 years of Engineering experience.
• Experience within the food industry or a related field is a plus, but not required.
• A strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FDA) or the ability to understand/learn this space is required.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Collaborative approach and excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Benefits

• Relocation Benefits: Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this position.
• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits.
• When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.
• In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year.
• Earn bonus pay.
• You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare.
• Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• We offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one.
• This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners.
• We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Life & Culture - We call ourselves partners – not employees – and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be. Caring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it’s common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day. Who are we looking for? Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other.