Manufacturing Engineer

Job Overview

Manufacturing Engineer – responsible for optimizing production processes, ensuring efficient and cost‑effective manufacturing of food products while maintaining strict food safety and quality standards. The role is 100% onsite at our Monett, MO manufacturing facility and requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams such as Production Operations, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Controls Engineering, Operations Excellence, and Supply Chain.

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify improvements in efficiency, productivity, process capability, risk, and cost reduction.
• Design and implement improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, increase throughput, improve cycle times, reduce bottlenecks, and streamline operations.
• Collaborate with Operations Excellence and Data Science/Analytics teams to leverage data for process optimization.
• Partner with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering to ensure equipment uptime and reliability, integrating predictive maintenance strategies.
• Lead or assist in the development of new equipment installations or modifications, from concept to commissioning.
• Utilize data analysis and statistical techniques to identify bottlenecks, process variability, and areas for improvement.
• Implement data‑driven solutions to increase overall efficiency while mitigating operational risk.
• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify potential failure points, risks, and weaknesses in processes and equipment.
• Develop strategies to reduce operational risk and enhance process reliability, working closely with Reliability Engineering.
• Define and own manufacturing process control plans, set up in‑process measurement systems, and complete GR&R activities.
• Set up process monitoring and trending, including SPC of critical parameters, and perform process capability studies.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in 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.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans and customer requirements.
• Interpret and communicate customer requirements to plant production and support groups.
• Establish and audit PCPs, CCPs, and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical or any engineering related field).
• 2–5 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with in the food industry or a related field is a plus.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality management systems (HACCP, GMP, FDA) or ability to learn.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Collaborative approach and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

• Relocation bonus: $10,000 plus a generous relocation package for moves over 50 miles.
• Retirement benefits: ESOP participation and 8% 401(k) match plus company contribution totaling roughly 16% of earnings.
• Incentive pay twice a year based on company goal achievement.
• Childcare allowance up to $5,000 annually.
• Wellness incentive and employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting Day
  1.
• Access to onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Travel requirements:
  Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record; 10% travel expected.

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, veteran status or disability.