Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Schreiber Foods, Inc. has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize existing food manufacturing processes, including those specific to cream cheese and yogurt, to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, productivity, process capability, risk reduction, and cost savings.
• Design and implement improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, increase throughputs, improve cycle times, reduce bottlenecks, and streamline operations while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Operations Excellence and Data Science/Analytics teams to leverage data for process optimization.
• Collaborate cross functionally to scale up new cream cheese or yogurt products from concept to production, ensuring seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering to ensure equipment uptime and reliability as well as integrate predictive maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering for long-term solutions.
• Lead or assist in the development of new equipment installations or modifications, from concept to commissioning, with a focus on maximizing output, minimizing downtime, and reducing operational risk.
• Utilize data analysis and statistical techniques to identify bottlenecks, process variability, and areas for improvement in production processes.
• Implement data-driven solutions to increase overall efficiency while mitigating operational risk and collaborating with Operations Excellence and Data Science to refine analytics models.
• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively 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.
• Complete GR&R activities to ensure effectiveness.
• Set up process monitoring and trending, including SPC of critical parameters.
• Perform process capability studies to predict manufacturing process trends to allow us to meet customer specifications and create stability in day-to-day operations.
• Working collaboratively, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of equipment, tools, and materials to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness, specifically focusing on enhancing productivity and reducing operational risk.
• Partner with Controls Engineering and leverage automation and digitalization opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree or foreign U.S. equivalent in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Packaging, Electrical, Chemical or a related) and 36 months of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• 24 months of experience working in food or food packaging manufacturing in a manufacturing environment.
• 12 months of experience identifying and eliminating process waste while driving process efficiency improvements in food or food packaging manufacturing environment.
• 36 months of experience with tray packaging machines and box forming/filling equipment.
• 36 months of experience working in an FDA regulated manufacturing environment, applying sanitary design principles, and ensuring compliance with hygiene and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FDA).
• 12 months of project management experience encompassing planning, execution, and cross functional coordination, including 12 months of experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced production environment.
• 36 months of experience using AutoCAD or similar 2D/3D programs for layouts, equipment, or process drawings, and 12 months of experience using SolidWorks for mechanical design, modeling, or documentation.
• 36 months of experience optimizing print packaging operations by verifying lithographic corrugated case quality, preventing out of spec materials, and reducing machine scrap and unplanned downtime to support higher production throughput.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.
• 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, plus an additional company contribution of about 8% of your earnings annually toward retirement (approximately 16% total in retirement savings annually).
• Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
• $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
• Up to $5,000 annually to help with childcare costs, including monthly contributions toward childcare expenses and independent babysitters.
• Wellness Incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement for furthering education to grow in your role.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting day one, including an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Partners Helping Partners program - a peer-organized support program.

For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum - more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required. Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.