Manufacturing Engineer: Optimize High-Speed CPG Lines

Mars; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Paid short-term disability

Paid life insurance

Wellness Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nature's Bakery, part of the Mars family, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes, support equipment installation, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced CPG setting. You will collaborate across engineering, operations, and maintenance to boost safety, efficiency, and product quality.

You will apply lean and Six Sigma methods, work with AutoCAD/SolidWorks, and contribute to capital planning, SAP POs, and data-driven reporting to support scalable production.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on approach to process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in commissioning, installation, and validation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Support scalable manufacturing processes development and implementation.
• Collaborate with vendors/contractors to align project execution with needs.
• Maintain equipment documentation and operation guidelines.
• Identify process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and optimize workflows.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Train production teams on new processes and equipment.
• Develop 2D layouts for packaging areas.
• Work with engineering, operations, and maintenance to improve performance.
• Assist with CAPEX project budgeting and SAP POs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Project

Job description

Nature's Bakery, part of the Mars family, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes, support equipment installation, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced CPG setting. You will collaborate across engineering, operations, and maintenance to boost safety, efficiency, and product quality.

You will apply lean and Six Sigma methods, work with AutoCAD/SolidWorks, and contribute to capital planning, SAP POs, and data-driven reporting to support scalable production.