Associate Engineer; Temporary

Position:
Associate Engineer

• Reports to:
  
  Engineering Director
• Travel requirement: N/A
• Location:
  
  Bakersfield, CA
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Employment Category:
  Full Time Temporary
• Pay Range: $37‑41/hour

The Associate Engineer manages engineering projects and implements technological innovations to enhance productivity and operational efficiency at the Bakersfield facility.

• Evaluate engineering technologies and process changes to identify operations enhancements.
• Integrate engineering principles with manufacturing technologies to resolve technical challenges.
• Conduct risk and benefit analyses of existing methods to recommend improvements.
• Lead small- to medium‑sized capital projects, ensuring design, construction, and commissioning are completed on time and within budget.
• Provide plant support by monitoring equipment, troubleshooting issues, and developing solutions to maintain production efficiency.
• Oversee utility and energy systems, ensuring efficiency and optimal resource utilization.
• Gather, interpret, and analyze data to identify patterns that improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to upgrade preventive‑maintenance processes, incorporating new insights.
• Lead root‑cause analyses to identify reliability issues and develop corrective actions.
• Build strong relationships across teams, mentoring and providing technical leadership to enhance troubleshooting skills using Six Sigma and similar methods.

• Leadership: ability to lead, coach, and mentor teams.
• Communication: excellent verbal and written skills.
• Technical expertise in engineering principles applicable to food manufacturing.
• Project management experience from start to finish.
• Commitment to continuous improvement principles.
• Proficiency in technical drawing (AutoCAD, Solid Works, or equivalent).
• Strong problem‑solving skills.

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering.
• 1+ year of experience in food manufacturing or consumer products.
• 1+ year of project management experience.
• 1+ year of supervising contractors directly.

• Certification in Six Sigma or similar quality improvement methodologies.

• Standard work hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility for weekends during project launches.
• Up to 20% travel may be required.
• Workplace must comply with company safety and environmental policies.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short & Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as needed.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Contact our Talent Acquisition team at ta if special assistance is needed to apply or if you need an accommodation.