Director of Strategic Systems Engineering

BUMBLE BEE FOODS, LLC • Lower Township, NJ

47d • Remote

About The Position

Collaborates with corporate engineering, manages capital expenditures, and supports factory engineering. Drives process optimization through automation and process re-engineering. Provides leadership and technical input on major cross functional projects.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
• Minimum 10 years experience in a manufacturing environment and applicable experience in technical, operations or engineering positions is required.
• Extensive Controls Systems knowledge specifically focused on process automation, including PLC, HMI, SCADA development
• Proficient in use and implementation of industrial communication protocols including Modbus, Profibus, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet TCP/IP, HART, etc
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Project, CAD systems and solid modeling software
• The candidate must be able to work well with people, and must be able to inspire colleagues to accept and adopt change
• Ability to Read/Interpret Electrical Schematics
• Interpret P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams)
• Assist in rapid prototyping including the manufacture of equipment/parts using power hand / machine tools
• Operate with absolute integrity, work with intention and clarity to build the future

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop process optimization, process technology and process re-engineering opportunities that deliver product innovation, cost reduction and / or quality improvement. Focus will rely heavily on automation and control system implementation/improvement
• Solve technical issues and lead root cause teams. Gather relevant criteria, analyze and propose strategic business initiatives/solutions
• Manage all aspects of project planning and execution including RFPs, issuing technical specifications, management of vendors, installation, and factory acceptance testing
• Work as a Project leader to drive key cross-functional projects
• Position will focus on automation, process improvement, energy usage optimization, factory sustainability efforts, establishing equipment and spare parts standard and driving capital expenditure process
• Expand in-house automation and engineering capabilities
• Remote position with up to 40% travel required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level