Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Schreiber Foods, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing production processes, ensuring efficient and cost-effective manufacturing of food products. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including Production Operations, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Controls Engineering, Operations Excellence, and Supply Chain—to drive continuous improvement, maintain product quality, and enhance overall performance.

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, productivity, process capability, risk, and cost.
• Design and implement improvements that enhance yield, reduce waste, increase throughput, improve cycle times, and streamline operations while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Operations Excellence and Data Science/Analytics teams to leverage data for process optimization.
• Work cross‑functionally to scale new products from concept to production, ensuring seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering to ensure equipment uptime and reliability, and integrate predictive maintenance strategies.
• Lead or assist in the development of new equipment installations or modifications, from concept to commissioning, focusing on maximizing output, minimizing downtime, and reducing operational risk.
• Utilize data analysis and statistical techniques to identify bottlenecks, process variability, and areas for improvement, and implement data‑driven solutions to increase overall efficiency.
• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively identify potential failure points, risks, and weaknesses in processes and equipment, and develop strategies to reduce operational risk.
• Define and own manufacturing process control plans; set up in‑process measurement systems, and complete GR&R activities to ensure effectiveness.
• Set up process monitoring and trending—including SPC of critical parameters— and perform process capability studies to predict trends and support customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of equipment, tools, and materials to ensure optimal performance and cost‑effectiveness.
• Partner with Controls Engineering to leverage automation and digitalization opportunities.
• Execute troubleshooting and preventive maintenance activities on Tetra Pak systems and provide technical guidance for setups, PMs, and root cause analysis of electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Proactively monitor and maintain Tetra Pak equipment, including Filler A3 Compact Flex, Filler A3 Flex, Speed Straw Applicator SA 30 Cap, Cap 30 Flex Cardboard Packer CBP 32, Electric Servo Accumulator ACHX 30, and train other maintenance staff on these systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, or related field).
• 5+ years of engineering experience with a strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FDA).
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Collaborative approach and excellent communication skills for effective cross‑functional teamwork.
• Expertise as a Field Service Engineer with Tetra Pak equipment in the aseptic beverage industry—5+ years required.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus plus a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles.
• Eligibility to travel up to 10% of the time; valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.

Schreiber Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.