Manufacturing Engineer - CI & NPD Leader

MGP Ingredients; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. The Engineering team seeks an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to lead continuous improvement, design and install equipment, and develop SOPs to maximize production efficiency.

You will work with maintenance and operations to diagnose issues, mentor staff, and drive projects across the STL or CLV production lines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. in Engineering with emphasis in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
• 2+ years in an industrial or manufacturing engineering role within the food and/or beverage manufacturing field with a strong understanding of the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency, quality, and reduce scrap.
• Develop, design and assist in equipment installation and plant layout to maximize utilization.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and develop metrics/reports to reinforce best practices.
• Lead and mentor maintenance and operations teams on machine changeovers and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on manufacturing improvements and committees.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

SOP Development

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Industrial or Manufacturing)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. The Engineering team seeks an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to lead continuous improvement, design and install equipment, and develop SOPs to maximize production efficiency.

You will work with maintenance and operations to diagnose issues, mentor staff, and drive projects across the STL or CLV production lines.