Manufacturing Engineer

Schreiber Foods; Stephenville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

8% 401(k) company match into ESOP

Relocation bonus

Relocation package (if relocating >50)

Childcare assistance

Wellness incentive & Lifestyle Savings

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision benefits fromDay

Partners Helping Partners program

Care for you benefits program

Job summary

Schreiber Foods is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes across cross‑functional teams. You will drive continuous improvement, enhance yield, and reduce waste while upholding rigorous food safety and quality standards.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Reliability, Controls, and Data Science to implement data‑driven solutions, scale new products, and develop robust process control plans. This role requires travel up to 10% and a strong engineering foundation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or related field.
• 2–6 years of Engineering experience.
• Experience in food industry or related field is a plus.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations (HACCP, GMP, FDA) or ability to learn.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify efficiency, productivity, and cost improvements.
• Design and implement improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, and increase throughput while maintaining food safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Operations Excellence and Data Science to leverage data for process optimization.
• Scale up new products from concept to production and integrate into existing processes.
• Partner with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering to ensure uptime and implement predictive maintenance.
• Lead or assist in equipment installations or modifications from concept to commissioning.
• Use data analysis and SPC to identify bottlenecks and variability; implement data‑driven improvements.
• Conduct FMEA to identify risks and reduce operational risk.
• Define and own process control plans; set up in‑process measurement and PCPs/CCPs; monitor SPC parameters.
• Perform process capability studies to predict trends and stabilize day‑to‑day operations.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in selection/evaluation of equipment and tools with a focus on productivity and cost efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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.

Job Category

Engineering

Job Family

Manufacturing Engineering

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 allow 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).
• 2-6 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%

Eligible partners will receive

• 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. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That’s hard to beat!
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
• 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.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, 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.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.