Engineering Manager, Projects

Herbalife • Winston-Salem, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager, Projects / Staff Equipment Engineer (Engineer Level 4) will work onsite at our state of art Innovation and Manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem, NC. Will support engineering projects in a multi-functional environment. This involves adapting and applying engineering techniques, conducting tests and inspections, and constructing or modifying machines and mechanisms for blending, packaging, and warehousing operations. This role will analyze machine operations, collect and report data, prepare materials and perform tasks to modify machines and processes for better operation. Will be responsible for working on new projects created by the engineering team, attend meetings, and streamline activities with other departments to complete projects in a timely manner.

Assist in the development, arrangement, assembly, installation and commissioning of process and packaging equipment lines.
Propose, measure, analyze, design, evaluate and implement best improvement options for machines, processes and mechanisms.
Coordinate with suppliers to furnish parts and equipment to specification as needed.
Work with in-house manufacturing and contract manufacturers to ensure that the process and packaging systems and procedures provide consistent operating conditions and the safety and integrity of finished products.
Identify and solve problems with both components, materials and machinery processes in coordination with Quality, Production, Operations, Maintenance, vendors and OEMs.
Draft protocols and execute packaging line and process capability trials in support of commercial deployment of systems.
Support validation/qualification line work, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ & PQ, at HLF facility or outside partners to ensure machinery and processes meet all requirements.
Develop SOPs to ensure processes consistently meet all required operating standards for processing and packaging and.
Work in partnership with HLF Manufacturing, Technical Operations and R&D in order to effectively scale up new formulations, and to specify processing equipment which is compatible with new formulations and the Manufacturing strategy of HLF operations.
Research innovative technologies to promote the Herbalife ‘Build it Better’ culture, or apply equivalent experience.
Capture and institute engineering standards based on learnings from previous projects for use in future Herbalife Manufacturing projects.
Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Technical skills with the ability to understand formulations/process/procedures.
• Ability to frame and solve practical problems, carry them to conclusion and communicate results professionally and effectively in written and oral form.
• Proficient understanding of mechanical and automation systems and how they function. Experience solving issues with mechanical systems
• Proficient in reading technical blueprints, schematics, mechanical and electrical drawings
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment and be a strong team player at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Initiative to learn the Herbalife business model and the motivations/reasons for business initiatives.
• Solid understanding of GMPs and other regulatory requirements.
• Proficient with computer software including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe.
• Ability to independently manage small projects to meet budget, quality and timing objectives.
• Ability to handle multiple activities and organize workload for effective implementation.
• 7+ years’ experience in Equipment and/or Processing Engineering or related Engineering manufacturing environment.
• 5 years' experience in a cGMP or other regulatory environments: Food/Dietary/Nutritional/Pharmaceutical or kindred product industries
• Experience leading facilities projects: overseeing planning, design, construction, and maintenance of physical assets to ensure they are functional, safe, and efficient, including: managing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations for renovations, system upgrades, and space reconfigurations in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of materials/process/equipment (i.e. characterization/effect on manufacturing environment)
• Mechanical aptitude, understanding equipment and operation functionality to establish/challenge/optimize run rates/productivity
• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated effective machine design experience.
• Exposure to HACCP/AIB, CFR 21.
• Skilled machining and fabrication ability.
• Powder blending and packaging experience
• Liquid blending and packaging experience
• Tea blending and packaging experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Automation, Food, Bioprocess, or Agricultural Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, arrangement, assembly, installation and commissioning of process and packaging equipment lines.
• Propose, measure, analyze, design, evaluate and implement best improvement options for machines, processes and mechanisms.
• Coordinate with suppliers to furnish parts and equipment to specification as needed.
• Work with in-house manufacturing and contract manufacturers to ensure that the process and packaging systems and procedures provide consistent operating conditions and the safety and integrity of finished products.
• Identify and solve problems with both components, materials and machinery processes in coordination with Quality, Production, Operations, Maintenance, vendors and OEMs.
• Draft protocols and execute packaging line and process capability trials in support of commercial deployment of systems.
• Support validation/qualification line work, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ & PQ, at HLF facility or outside partners to ensure machinery and processes meet all requirements.
• Develop SOPs to ensure processes consistently meet all required operating standards for processing and packaging and.
• Work in partnership with HLF Manufacturing, Technical Operations and R&D in order to effectively scale up new formulations, and to specify processing equipment which is compatible with new formulations and the Manufacturing strategy of HLF operations.
• Research innovative technologies to promote the Herbalife ‘Build it Better’ culture, or apply equivalent experience.
• Capture and institute engineering standards based on learnings from previous projects for use in future Herbalife Manufacturing projects.
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
• Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.

What This Job Offers

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