Associate Engineer (Temporary)

The Role

This position will report to the: Engineering Director
Travel Requirement: N/A
Location: Bakersfield, CA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Category: Full Time - Temporary
Pay Range: $37-$41
Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages. Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks. Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And, SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans. The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California, and the Greater Chicago Area.

What You’ll Be Responsible For In This Role

The Associate Engineer is instrumental in managing engineering projects and implementing technological innovations to enhance productivity and operational efficiency at the Bakersfield facility. This role is pivotal in advancing engineering standards, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and navigating technical challenges to achieve excellent performance outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• Techological Assessment: Evaluate the benefits of engineering technology and process changes in the plant, identifying potential enhancements to optimize operations.
• Technical Integration: Integrate engineering principles and manufacturing technologies to resolve technical challenges effectively.
• Risk and Benefit Analysis: Analyze existing methods to recommend improvements based on comprehensive risk assessments and cost-benefit analysis.
• Project Execution: Manage small to medium-sized capital projects, ensuring successful design, construction, and commissioning within budget and timeline constraints.
• Plant Support: Provide support to the plant by monitoring equipment, troubleshooting issues, and developing solutions to maintain production efficiency.
• Utility and Energy Oversight: Oversee utility and energy systems, ensuring efficiency and optimal resource utilization.
• Data Understanding and Analysis: Gather, interpret, and analyze data to identify patterns and trends that can improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Preventive Maintenance: Collaborate with maintenance and operations to upgrade preventive maintenance processes, incorporating new insights to enhance reliability.
• Root Cause Analysis: Lead detailed root cause analyses to identify reliability issues and develop corrective actions.
• Team Building: Foster strong relationships across teams, providing mentorship and technical leadership to enhance team troubleshooting skills using Six Sigma and other methodologies.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Leadership: Ability to effectively lead, coach, and mentor teams.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical Expertise: Profound understanding of engineering principles applicable to food manufacturing.
• Project Management: Proven competency in managing projects from start to finish.
• Continuous Improvement: Dedicated to the principles of continuous improvement.
• Technical Drawing: Skilled in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent software.
• Problem-Solving: Strong proactive problem-solving abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering.
• 1+ years of experience in the food manufacturing industry or consumer products.
• 1+ years of project management experience.
• 1+ years of supervising contractors directly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Six Sigma or similar quality improvement methodologies.

Physical Demands & Environmental Hazards

Up to 20% travel may be required.
Workplace must comply with company safety and environmental policies.

WHAT WE OFFER

plus more !
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible team members and families.
Medical, Dental & Vision
Group Life and AD&D
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Group Short & Long-Term Disability
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Gym Membership Discounts

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@bolthouse.com.