Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

We are looking for a talented manufacturing engineer to evaluate and improve manufacturing processes at Pernod Ricard in Fort Smith. The salary range for this role is $78,300.00 to $97,900.00. Responsibilities include identifying areas for improvement, maintaining high levels of manufacturing and product quality, designing new products and methods, and ensuring cost‑efficiency and conformance with regulatory standards.

• Evaluating existing manufacturing processes and identifying areas for improvement
• Determining problem resolutions and implementing improvements
• Developing detailed layouts for equipment, processes, and workflow
• Researching and developing new processes, equipment, and products
• Developing and implementing cost‑saving measures and quality control systems
• Ensuring manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with safety standards and legal regulations
• Maintaining research and activity documentation and preparing reports
• Analyzing production data to provide recommendations to maintenance & production teams on focus areas
• Completing heat map exercises and Pareto production issue analyses from Demeter to align with site priorities
• Conducting research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes
• Establishing safety procedures for individuals working with dangerous chemicals
• Conducting tests and monitoring equipment performance throughout production
• Troubleshooting problems associated with manufacturing processes
• Evaluating processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations
• Estimating production costs

• Analytical skills for troubleshooting designs and finding solutions
• Ingenuity for applying industrial engineering concepts to specific production problems
• Interpersonal skills for building positive working relationships with production staff
• Math skills, including advanced topics, calculus, and design analysis
• Strong organizational and management abilities

• Degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering required
• 4–5 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering
• Experience evaluating and troubleshooting manufacturing operations, processes, and machinery
• Experience using CAD, CAM, data analysis programs, and related software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Visio and Project
• High level of technical expertise
• Strong analytical thinking;
  Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification strongly preferred

P​ernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not and will not discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service or any other classification protected by law.

Offers will be subject to United States local terms. Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process; to request reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact _Talent