Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer

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Schweid & Sons is a family‑owned and operated premium ground beef company with a proud heritage spanning four generations. We supply top‑quality beef to Retail, Food service, and National Account customers across the U.S. and are committed to quality, customer service, and innovation in protein manufacturing.

We are seeking a hands‑on Industrial Engineer with 2–4 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry to support process improvement, efficiency projects, and productivity initiatives. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing operations, reducing waste, improving throughput, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. The position reports to the Director of Engineering.

• Review and document current manufacturing processes to find ways to improve efficiency, productivity, safety, and cost; analyze daily operations and create and update production layouts.
• Develop and update regularly all production metrics such as throughput, standard staffing, and quality parameters.
• Design and implement process improvements that increase yield, reduce waste, improve cycle times, eliminate bottlenecks, and support smooth operations while meeting food safety and quality standards.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Lead or support new equipment installations and modifications for the engineering department—from concept to start‑up.
• Use data analysis and statistics to find bottlenecks, process variation, and improvement opportunities, then apply data‑driven solutions to boost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production issues collaboratively, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.
• Relevant 2–4 years of experience in food manufacturing or the CPG industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical recommendations in layman’s terms.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and process modeling tools.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement tools.
• Experience with process mapping, time studies, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards (HACCP, SQF, etc.).

• Experience in new equipment installation and designing process procedures.
• Experience with automation, packaging, or high‑speed food production lines.
• Proficiency using CAD or simulation software (e.g., AutoCAD).

This position is primarily in College Park, Georgia, with up to 20% travel to our New Jersey location and other engineering trips. The facility is refrigerated and may expose you to temperatures below 40°F for multiple hours of the day.

• Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefits:
  
  Medical, vision, dental, HRA, and voluntary disability benefits.
• Financial Benefits:
  
  401(k) with employer match and life insurance.
• Location:
  
  On‑site role in College Park, GA.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing