Process Engineer

smucker; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Smucker in Decatur, Alabama is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize core production processes and packaging systems. You will analyze operations to boost throughput and yield, advance plant teams, and grow through cross-functional collaboration on the floor.

The role offers on-site work with occasional travel for factory acceptance tests and capital projects. Bachelor's in engineering required; strong problem solving, communication, and a learner mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting experience to identify root cause.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess a 'learner mindset' - always striving to learn more.
• Engineering focused experience (internship or co-op).
• Strong analytical skills to drive data-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical mastery of core production processes to deliver results.
• Identify process improvements with managers and technicians to drive initiatives.
• Partner with technicians on corrective actions and sustain results.
• Model safety and quality expectations in plant operations and measure impact.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing concepts to support the HPO culture.
• Use problem-solving tools to address root causes.
• Support startups for new product initiatives and capital projects.
• Lead material and packaging improvements and cost savings initiatives.
• Collect and analyze data to design and execute improvements.
• Improve performance and drive loss optimization.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Learner mindset

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Your Opportunity as the Process Engineer

Leverage your engineering expertise to make a meaningful impact on the process and packaging systems within our manufacturing facilities. Analyze operations to improve throughput and yield, while building the capabilities of the plant teams. Continue to grow your skill sets through cross functional collaboration and direct floor exposure in our manufacturing plants. Launch your career into future roles across Operations and Supply Chain by building a strong foundation in how our products are made and how our work system functions.

Location: Decatur, AL manufacturing plant

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site

Typical Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays), extended hours, and flow to the work as needed

Willingness to travel for Factory Acceptance Tests (travel may include domestic or international travel, typically 1-2 times per year)

In this role you will:

• Develop technical mastery of the core production processes to deliver critical results
• Identify process improvements while interfacing with department managers and technicians to deliver effective initiatives
• Partner with technicians on corrective actions, implementations, and own and sustain results
• Model key safety and quality expectations related to plant operations and measure impact on process
• Implement Lean Manufacturing concepts in support of our High-Performance Organization (HPO) culture
• Leverage effective continuous improvement and problem-solving tools (why-why, fishbone, failure analysis, etc.) to address root cause
• Support startups for new product initiatives and capital projects
• Lead material and packaging improvements which could include managing material changes, qualifying alternate materials, delivering material cost savings, or participating in new product launches
• Collect, analyze, and utilize data to design and execute improvements
• Improve performance and drive loss optimization

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Problem solving and troubleshooting experience to identify root cause
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess a 'learner mindset' - always striving to learn more

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• Engineering focused experience (this could include internship and/or co-op experience)
• Strong analytical skills to drive statistically based decision making
• Prior experience supporting or managing capital projects

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.