Manufacturing Project Engineer

This position is based in Reno/Sparks, NV. Candidates must currently reside in the area or be willing to relocate independently. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Compensation: $85,000–$110,000 per year, depending on experience, plus bonus/benefits.

Elite Spice is an industry leading spice importer and custom manufacturer offering an extensive line of spices, seasonings and specialty food ingredients. American owned and operated, with seven separate state-of-the-art facilities on the East and West coasts, Elite’s focus on food safety is uncompromising.

Our manufacturing operations are equipped with innovative cleaning, milling, blending and packaging systems. Additionally, we maintain our own state-of-the-art pathogen elimination and microbial reduction technologies to ensure the safety of the spices we produce.

With a reputation for exceptional quality, superior R&D capabilities, experienced technical support and outstanding customer service, Elite Spice is prepared to meet the needs of all segments of the commercial food industry.

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Sparks, NV, for a Manufacturing Project Engineer. The primary responsibilities include designing industrial systems and production equipment in support of capital and continuous improvement projects from conception through implementation for our spice processing and packaging operations. The engineer will work closely with operations, maintenance, vendors, and leadership to develop practical engineering solutions that improve production efficiency, reliability, safety, and product quality.

• Design equipment modifications, custom machinery, and plant improvements
• Develop equipment specifications and technical requirements
• Manage and coordinate with equipment vendors, fabricators, and contractors
• Review vendor drawings and technical proposals
• Participate in equipment commissioning and startup
• Develop and maintain CADD models, assemblies, and fabrication drawings
• Support design of systems including, but not limited to:
• Milling and mixing equipment
• Conveyance systems
• Process piping and utility systems
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures
• Maintain engineering drawings, documentation, and revision control
• Develop equipment standards and best practices for plant engineering
• Support regulatory and food safety requirements in design (OSHA, FDA, EPA)
• Enforce and comply with all of Elite Spice’s policies, procedures, general safety laws and regulations, food safety guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred)
• Ability to read, interpret, and create engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and fabrication methods
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and vendors
• Familiarity with sanitary equipment design and process hazard analysis principles
• Experience in food processing, packaging, or industrial manufacturing preferred
• Experience in capital and plant operations/maintenance project management preferred
• Experience supporting equipment installation and commissioning preferred