senior engineer

Starbucks Corp.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company seeks a senior engineer to provide technical leadership for our manufacturing operations in Augusta, GA. You will apply engineering principles to solve complex process and equipment challenges in our soluble coffee production lines.

You will design and optimize processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, yield, and plant performance, analyze data for trends, and lead root-cause analysis of deviations.

Qualifications

• Electrical, mechanical, chemical or industrial engineering background.
• 3 years in engineering disciplines.
• 5 years in engineering design and implementation.
• 5 years in order management systems.
• 5 years in warehouse or inventory system implementation.
• 1 year in project management.
• Team-building and cross-functional collaboration.
• Clear written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for manufacturing operations and solve process, equipment, and operational challenges.
• Design, optimize, and support soluble coffee manufacturing processes to improve safety, product quality, efficiency, yield, throughput, and plant performance.
• Analyze process and equipment performance data to identify trends, losses, constraints, and opportunities for improvement, translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for process deviations, equipment failures, and recurring reliability issues, ensuring corrective actions address underlying causes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase capacity and reliability while reducing waste, energy consumption, operating costs, and process variability.
• Develop and improve equipment reliability strategies, including preventive and predictive maintenance approaches, in partnership with Maintenance and Operations.
• Evaluate new technologies, equipment, and engineering methods using technical, operational, and financial analysis to determine business value.
• Develop and execute capital projects from concept through execution with clear accountability for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and business results.
• Manage the commercial aspects of engineering projects, including RFPs, bids, contract negotiations, contractors, and expenditures.
• Lead cross-functional engineering initiatives, building alignment among Operations, Maintenance, Automation, Quality, Safety, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Job description

Now Brewing – senior engineer! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

The Starbucks experience starts in our Roasting Plants where we have a dedicated team of professional roasters and supporting process teams including planning, warehouse management, packaging, roasting, maintenance, engineering and logistics.

As a senior engineer, you will:

• Provide technical leadership for manufacturing operations, applying engineering principles to solve complex process, equipment, and operational challenges.
• Design, optimize, and support soluble coffee manufacturing processes to improve safety, product quality, efficiency, yield, throughput, and overall plant performance.
• Analyze process and equipment performance data to identify trends, losses, constraints, and opportunities for improvement, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for process deviations, equipment failures, and recurring reliability issues, ensuring corrective actions address underlying causes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase capacity and reliability while reducing waste, energy consumption, operating costs, and process variability.
• Develop and improve equipment reliability strategies, including preventive and predictive maintenance approaches, in partnership with Maintenance and Operations.
• Evaluate new technologies, equipment, and engineering methods using technical, operational, and financial analysis to determine business value.
• Develop and execute capital projects from concept through execution with clear accountability for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and business results.
• Manage the commercial aspects of engineering projects, including developing requests for proposals, evaluating bids, supporting contract negotiations, managing contractors, and controlling project expenditures.
• Lead cross-functional engineering initiatives, building alignment among Operations, Maintenance, Automation, Quality, Safety, and other stakeholders to overcome obstacles and deliver sustainable results.
• Provide leadership and technical direction to maintenance and automation specialists, while maintaining direct involvement in plant engineering priorities and technical problem-solving.
• Build engineering and organizational capability by developing strong working relationships, mentoring less-experienced engineering partners, sharing technical knowledge, and clearly communicating priorities, risks, recommendations, and results.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Engineering (electrical, mechanical, chemical or industrial) (3 years)
• Engineering design and implementation in particular area of specialization (5 years)
• Order management system (5 years)
• Performance metrics development and root cause analysis (5 years)
• Warehouse or inventory system implementation (3 years)
• Project management (1 year)
• Strategic planning
• Consumer products or food company and plant experience, either technical or production
• Supervision, including direct supervision of contractors
• Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities
• Team-building skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently
• Results-oriented
• Solid distribution operations or transportation skills
• Ability to provide leadership, with the ability to coach and mentor team partners
• Project management skills, including measurement, reporting and financial analysis

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Join us and inspire with every cup.

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or 1(888) 611-2258.