Senior Mechanical Engineer

fairlife; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

fairlife, LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in a fast‑paced dairy processing environment to optimize plant machine reliability and performance. You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to plan preventative maintenance and coordinate new system start‑ups with external contractors.

You will lead design of experiments, update critical machine documentation, source parts, and drive capital projects with a focus on reducing downtime and improving MTBF/MTTR while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related field.
• High speed manufacturing, dairy processing, and packaging experience.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt accreditation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform DOE to redesign systems creating chronic issues and develop sustainable solutions.
• Maintain and update documentation for machine centers (Schematics, manuals, PID).
• Source parts through schematics and manuals; manage spare parts.
• Create work orders and PMs through D365; schedule scope of work.
• Coordinate and facilitate scheduling of overhauls and downtime repairs.
• Drive process improvements; present to Engineering Department.
• Launch large capital projects from design to ownership; minimize downtime.
• Drive MTBF/MTTR improvements and apply Lean, GMP, and 5S.

Skills

DOE

Lean manufacturing

GMP

5S

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

D365

Job description

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition‑rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose‑free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post‑workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry‑leading innovation.

Job Purpose

The Senior Mechanical Engineer continuously evaluates the plant machines for reliability and effectiveness. In fulfilling this role, the Senior Mechanical Engineer works closely with engineering team department members, maintenance, and operations. They provide day‑to‑day technical support on all aspects of plant machine center operations. The Senior Mechanical Engineer works with maintenance planning and operations to plan and schedule all preventative and predictive maintenance for machines as needed. They will act as plant liaison for new system start‑up and commissioning by all outside controls contractors and system integrators to ensure proper transfer of documented PLC program changes, manuals, and adequate training on the installation/changes that have been completed.

Responsibilities

• Perform design of experiments (DOE) to redesign systems creating chronic issues and develop sustainable solutions.
• Maintain and update all documentation for machine centers, as needed (Schematics, manuals, PI&D).
• Source parts through schematics, spare parts manual, and parts attendant.
• Make recommendations on spare parts for internal inventory.
• Create work orders and PMs through D365 and add all parts required for the scope of work to be performed.
• Help coordinate and facilitate the scheduling of overhauls.
• Drive process improvements and present to the Engineering Department.
• Schedule downtime repairs with packaging, maintenance, and project manager/supervisors.
• Work together with Operations and utilize all resources to eliminate downtime.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by teaching technicians how to perform technician PMs.
• Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Drive improvements through the CI processes and playbook that Goodyear has established.
• Closely collaborate with the manufacturing and engineering team to clearly define engineering acceptance standards and specifications based on the voice of the customer.
• Validate and characterize new processes, equipment and fixtures for production implementation focused on damage‑free.
• Create detailed manufacturing instructions to document engineering critical characteristics.
• Collaborate with the Quality, Manufacturing and Maintenance Managers to reduce and eliminate downtime contained on the single agenda.
• Perform BDA and RCA’s for issues that arise from the production floor.
• Incorporate Lean Manufacturing best practices and work in a culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Drive GMP and 5S initiatives.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills with cognitive actions.
• Able to understand and utilize engineering drawings, operating manuals, and blueprints to conduct business.
• Ability to launch and drive large capital projects from design recommendations to complete ownership.
• Drive Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) to be best in class.
• Dive Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) to be best in class.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills & Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related field.
• High speed manufacturing, dairy processing, and packaging experience.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt accreditation a plus.

Working Conditions

• Sitting/Standing/Walking: Stands, walks, and sits during completion of job responsibilities.
• Lifting/Carrying: Occasional lifting requirements as job demands. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced high demand production facility and perform those duties.

Food Safety Requirements

• Follow all safety standards and life‑saving rules that have been established.
• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color‑coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming products in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one.
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance).
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work‑life balance.
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000).
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support.
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match.
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work‑life support.
• Company‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability.
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants).
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month).
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential.
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups.
• Our manufacturing facilities are climate‑controlled and a pristine work environment.
• fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

Reports to: Engineering & Reliability Manager, Processing

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Base pay range: $100,000 - $130,000 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job‑related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail].