Senior Engineer, Projects and Improvements
Job in
New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, 70123, USA
Listed on 2025-12-16
Listing for:
The J.M. Smucker Co.
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Engineer, Projects and Improvements
Join to apply for the Senior Engineer, Projects and Improvements role at The J.M. Smucker Co.
Location: New Orleans, LA
Work Arrangements: 100% on-site. Monday – Friday, 7am – 4pm, flexibility required
In This Role You Will- Lead and execute engineering projects from concept through start-up, including developing project charters, funding requests, and technical deliverables.
- Develop and implement engineering designs for coffee roasting, grinding, and packaging machinery to improve efficiency, increase capacity, and reduce costs.
- Conduct root cause investigations for system failures (including safety, mechanical, processing, quality); drive team to complete corrective actions.
- Collaborate with vendors to develop equipment specifications, perform equipment testing, and lead commissioning and qualification activities.
- Build consensus and lead project teams by communicating project specifics and business needs with Operations, Quality, and Safety.
- Develop self and others by education, hands-on practice, and mentoring; identify and address capability gaps within the team.
- Maintain site adherence to food safety and product quality standards for project delivery, equipment design, and project construction.
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
Minimum Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in engineering required (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Biomedical, or Packaging Engineering)
- A minimum of 1+ years of experience working in food manufacturing is required
- A minimum of 3+ years working in engineering or manufacturing
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make effective decisions.
- Able to self-direct and take action independently within company boundaries
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience coaching and growing capability in other engineers and technicians
- Experience implementing change or new technology for a production team
- Experience with Construction and Manufacturing in Food or Pharmaceuticals
- Ability to travel (25%)
- Our Total Rewards Benefits Program
- Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
- Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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