Foods Engineer

Job Title

This position will be directly linked to food manufacturing which is heavily engaged with oils, flavoring and color handling. Also pumping, mixing, holding, recirculating and also high speed packaging with packaging materials such as bags, over-wrap, cartons and robotics. Primary focus on mechanical design on new oil and ingredient delivery systems. Exposure to robotics is a big plus. Other duties include customer trials, liaison between R and D, production, marketing and engineering.

The purpose of this position is to work with new product development team to implement new products through design and process developments in a SQF environment.

Work with operations team to reduce process variability and improve production efficiencies

Apply standards in the design of processes and manufacturing equipment

Work independently or as part of a team and also serve as occasional project lead for automation projects

Lead phases of automation projects through completion

Be responsible for project management and training as needed

Demonstrate solid rapport with clients, peers and supervisors

Contribute to the enhancement of overall equipment and effectiveness

Develop vendor sources and work with them to continuously improve their costs and services

Meet cost and timing objectives on all programs and projects

Train manufacturing on the use of new equipment and processes

Assist in the debugging of new equipment and troubleshoot problems with existing equipment

Complete necessary documentation for processes

Degree in engineering required. Very high exposure position. Must be promo table. Must have at least 2-4 years of experience in a food manufacturing / packaging environment. Must have solid troubleshooting and project management skills. Ideal candidate would be working for a national type food company with intimate experience in designing and improving food manufacturing (food contact surface equipment) processes.

This company loves promo table candidates. Need someone who can interact with multiple departments. Company is expanding with the U.S. and potentially outside the U.S.