Manufacturing Engineer

Qualified Recruiter, LLC; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Recruiter, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to increase productivity and equipment availability in our manufacturing operations. The role focuses on improving existing designs and processes to boost throughput, reduce costs, and ensure quality while supporting the maintenance team under SQF requirements.

Key duties include troubleshooting, equipment installation and testing, developing preventive maintenance data and procedures, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or a related engineering field.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• 3+ years related experience.
• Experience with steam cooking systems and sterilization equipment is desirable.
• Robotics, PLC knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and troubleshoot problems in operational hardware and software.
• Develop technical data and procedures for maintenance systems.
• Coordinate on-site installation, testing, and fabrication tasks.
• Ensure compliance with SQF requirements and safety policies.
• Record repairs and maintenance in tracking software.
• Support training of technicians and operators.

Skills

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Equipment installation

Preventive maintenance

Technical documentation

On-site coordination

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering

Tools

Robotics

PLC knowledge

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer will be directly responsible for increasing productivity and availability of company equipment, supporting operations in a way to ensure a quality product is produced in a timely manner. The Manufacturing Engineer also is responsible for improving existing designs and processes to increase throughput, decrease operational costs and improve quality while promoting the professional competence of the maintenance team through daily activities, training, and support. As well as identifying gaps within the Engineering & Maintenance department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software.
• Working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to install, monitor, test, and service equipment and systems.
• Develop technical/engineering data and procedures for Preventive Maintenance Systems, technical manuals, trouble-shooting procedures, drawing updates, operating procedures, and improvements.
• Direct on-site interface for equipment/system installation, testing, fabrication, and other tasks as needed.
• Comply with machine documentation standards, maintenance plans, and system specifications per SQF requirements.
• Provide technical info and evaluation for spare components needed for equipment, and systems consistent with existing/or successor components.
• Second tier support contact for maintenance technicians regarding Food processing machine issues and is considered the “go to” person for emergency breakdowns as needed.
• Follows all Company Safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with established production processes per SQF requirements.
• Maintain Production Equipment so food processing equipment can produce quality products within the allotted cycle time.
• Maintain proper housekeeping during and at completion of tasks according to SQF reqs.
• Participate in supplier training for new and existing systems and equipment.
• Drives continuous improvement efforts by identification and reduction of inefficiencies within the Engineering & Maintenance Department.
• Assist in new equipment installation and acceptance phases.
• Communicates daily any special needs to the Maintenance Manager.
• Records repairs and adjustments in repair tracking software.
• Support in training maintenance technicians, operators, and team leaders in the operation and troubleshooting of the lines along with other identified training.
• Maintain training records as necessary to document training.
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Supports Maintenance Manager with all matters.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or related engineering field
• Experience working with a team preferred.
• 3+ years related experience
• Experience with steam cooking systems and sterilization equipment (retorts/autoclaves) desired
• Robotics, PLC knowledge, and other electromechanical experience a plus.