Manufacturing Engineer: Food Production Process Optimizer

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

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.