Senior Process Engineer: CQV & Process Improvement

The J.M. Smucker Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company in Topeka KS is seeking a Senior Engineer, Process to lead safety, quality and productivity on the designated line. This on-site role requires collaboration with engineering and operations to drive continuous improvement.

You will own the CQV process for new projects, coordinate across teams, coach operators, and apply Smucker CI methodologies to reduce losses and improve reliability. Bachelor's in Engineering and manufacturing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 2 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Capable of learning technical processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Enhance safety, quality and productivity by eliminating defects and leading loss-saving initiatives.
• Own the Commissioning Qualification and Verification (CQV) process for new projects.
• Serve as single point of contact between engineering and operations to ensure involvement in project execution and turnover.
• Drive high-performance culture by coaching on the floor and enabling problem solving.
• Develop expert understanding of manufacturing process mechanics, instrumentation and product specs for the designated line/area.
• Coach teams and leadership to root cause identification and loss elimination.
• Address gaps in line/area performance through continuous improvement methodologies.
• Own a safety and/or quality key element.
• Participate in training and qualification programs for designated line/area, assess and maintain qualification standards.
• Responsible for reliability and quality data in Proficy plant applications, improve data collection methods.
• Organize and prioritize initiatives to meet department master plan and plant long-term vision.
• Manage time and resources to complete projects.
• Stay current with new technologies/ingredients.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Self-motivation

Learning technical processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Chemical Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company in Topeka KS is seeking a Senior Engineer, Process to lead safety, quality and productivity on the designated line. This on-site role requires collaboration with engineering and operations to drive continuous improvement.

You will own the CQV process for new projects, coordinate across teams, coach operators, and apply Smucker CI methodologies to reduce losses and improve reliability. Bachelor's in Engineering and manufacturing experience are required.