Global Standards Engineer

About the role

The Global Standards Engineer develops and implements engineering standards and best practices while coaching and enhancing the competency of global engineering teams. They ensure compliance with industry regulations, improve product quality, and drive cost and time efficiency in engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement process standards, guidelines, and internal best practices.
• Engage with regulatory bodies and industry groups to stay informed of external best practices.
• Work within a global team, harmonizing technical platforms and specifications globally.
• Ensure engineering and manufacturing practices comply with regulations and integrate updates to industry standards.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess the impact of standardization efforts and conduct audits to verify compliance.
• Provide expertise on the application of standards in design, development, and production, including assisting project teams in interpreting and applying standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality.
• Incorporate environmental objectives into product design and manufacturing processes.
• Revise standards based on project defect analysis and feedback from design.
• Develop and deliver training on industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Partner with stakeholders to integrate standards into capital projects.

Requirements

• Possess extensive knowledge of regulatory standards, including Employee Health & Safety, Environmental, Food Safety, and Quality Systems, and ensure compliance and integration into engineering practices.
• Enjoy reviewing product designs for compliance with engineering principles, sustainability, and ergonomic standards, and coordinate technical developments, problem-solving, and design changes.
• Have a background in Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for driving operational efficiency and process improvements.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10+ years of experience as a project and process engineer, with a focus on developing and implementing engineering standards, compliance, etc.
• Previous experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
• Willingness and ability to travel 20% globally for audits or major meetings.
• Willingness to work onsite at a Griffith location 1-2 days per week.

Skills

• Knowledge of regulatory standards, including Employee Health & Safety, Environmental, Food Safety, and Quality Systems.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Ability to review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, sustainability, and ergonomic standards.
• Experience in integrating environmental objectives into product design and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in revising standards based on project defect analysis and feedback from design.
• Experience in developing and delivering training on industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience in partnering with stakeholders to integrate standards into capital projects.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.