Agriculture Process Engineer

Spring Meadow Nursery Inc•Grand Haven, MI

17h•$55,000

About The Position

Spring Meadow Nursery, a leading wholesale grower of premium flowering shrubs and the home of Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Agricultural Process Engineer to join our innovative and growing team. As a leader in the nursery industry, we are committed to producing high-quality plants through efficient, sustainable, and technologically advanced growing practices. In this role, you will be instrumental in optimizing production systems, improving operational workflows, and implementing process improvements that enhance plant quality, resource efficiency, and overall productivity. If you are passionate about combining engineering principles with agricultural excellence and want to make a measurable impact in a dynamic horticultural environment, we invite you to grow with us at Spring Meadow Nursery. The Agriculture Process Engineer position will report directly to the Operations Manager and be focused on the intersection of industrial automation and precision agriculture. Expert in re-engineering nursery workflows and optimizing automated irrigation and climate control systems to drive product consistency. Proven track record in leveraging Lean methodologies and PLC to streamline operations, reduce resource waste, and integrate advanced technology into large-scale cultivation environments. This position will work closely with all production and facilities teams to manage projects to completion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biological, Industrial, Mechanical, or Operations Engineering required.
Problem solving, process management, and analytical skills are required.
Excellent time management skills.
Must be able to work independently or with little guidance.
Conveyors and process controls experience.
Must possess the ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety of employees and equipment.
Assist in reengineering manufacturing processes to optimize product flow, reduce variation, and streamline operations, Continuous Improvement Process.
Assist in the utilization of Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies.
Learn all software used at Spring Meadow to assist the production teams with manufacturing and environment improvements. (Argus, PICAS, Perfect Rain II, Cherry Creek, PLC)
Implement new technology and equipment into manufacturing processes.
Design and/or oversee fabrication of new equipment as needed.
Create and update standard operating procedures within the scope of responsibility.
Perform other related duties as required.
Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Employee Handbook
Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Safety Handbook.