Plant Engineer - Food Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Konnect Resources, LLC; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Konnect Resources, LLC is seeking a Plant Engineer to support manufacturing operations by improving process performance, equipment reliability, product quality, safety, and efficiency. The role collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to implement sustainable improvements that drive business success.

The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with process controls and data analysis, and the ability to work across departments in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, mechanical systems, utilities, process controls, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement methods.
• Familiarity with safety, environmental, regulatory, and engineering standards applicable to manufacturing operations.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Manufacturing experience; food and beverage, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or industrial production experience is a plus.
• Experience with capital projects, equipment installation, commissioning, process improvement, production support, or technical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, consistency, and cost performance.
• Analyze production, process, and equipment data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for process issues, equipment failures, quality concerns, and production interruptions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, operating procedures, equipment specifications, process flow diagrams, and technical standards.
• Support capital projects from concept through design, installation, commissioning, startup, and implementation.
• Support new product introductions, process validations, equipment qualification, scale-ups, and process changes.
• Evaluate equipment performance, reliability, uptime, maintenance costs, and process capability; recommend improvements, upgrades, or replacements.
• Design, specify, and support installation of mechanical equipment, piping systems, utilities, and manufacturing support systems.
• Develop and support process control strategies that promote consistent product quality and reliable manufacturing performance.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations to support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead or support equipment reliability, asset performance, waste reduction, productivity, and cost savings initiatives.
• Train operations personnel on process changes, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Review equipment layouts, piping systems, mechanical designs, and related technical documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to complete projects safely, effectively, and in alignment with operating requirements.
• Ensure work complies with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, engineering, and company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Mechanical systems

Process controls

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Konnect Resources, LLC is seeking a Plant Engineer to support manufacturing operations by improving process performance, equipment reliability, product quality, safety, and efficiency. The role collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to implement sustainable improvements that drive business success.

The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with process controls and data analysis, and the ability to work across departments in