Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team at Schreiber Foods. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing our production processes, ensuring the efficient and cost‑effective manufacturing of our food products. This position is 100% on‑site at our Mount Vernon, Missouri manufacturing plant.

• Relocation bonus: $10,000 plus a generous relocation package for moves greater than 50 miles.
• Retirement benefits:
  Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with an 8% 401(k) match and additional company contribution toward retirement savings.
• Bonus pay: incentive pay twice a year tied to company goals.
• Childcare support: up to $5,000 annually in childcare costs.
• Wellness incentive and Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting day one, including onsite nurse and mental health counselor.

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify improvements in efficiency, productivity, capability, risk, and cost.
• Design and implement improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, increase throughput, improve cycle times, and eliminate bottlenecks while maintaining food safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Operations Excellence and Data Science/Analytics teams to leverage data for process optimization.
• Work cross‑functionally to scale new products from concept to production, ensuring seamless integration into existing processes.
• Partner with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering to ensure equipment uptime, reliability, and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Lead or assist in new equipment installations or modifications from concept to commissioning, focusing on output maximization, downtime reduction, and risk mitigation.
• Use data analysis and statistics to identify bottlenecks and variability, and implement data‑driven solutions to increase overall efficiency.
• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify potential failure points, risks, and weaknesses.
• Develop strategies to reduce operational risk and enhance process reliability with Reliability Engineering.
• Define and own manufacturing process control plans, set up in‑process measurement systems, and monitor/process trending, including SPC of critical parameters.
• Perform process capability studies to predict trends and meet customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in selection and evaluation of equipment, tools, and materials for optimal performance and cost‑effectiveness.
• Partner with Controls Engineering to leverage automation and digitalization, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality plans and customer requirements.
• Interpret and communicate customer requirements to production and support groups; establish and audit PCPs, CCPs, and SOPs.
• Review incidents where procedures are not met and determine appropriate corrective action.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical, or a related engineering field).
• 0–6 years of engineering experience; experience in the food industry or a related field is a plus.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality management systems such as HACCP, GMP, and FDA, or willingness to learn.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Collaborative approach and excellent communication skills for effective cross‑functional teamwork.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.