Equipment/Process Engineer I

Herbalife • Winston-Salem, NC

21h • Onsite

About The Position

THE ROLE:
The Equipment/Process Engineer will work onsite at our state of art Innovation and Manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem, NC. Will support the Worldwide Manufacturing and Engineering departments by providing technical support to develop and deploy innovative technologies and techniques aspiring for improved “safety first” objectives and in accordance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP). These activities will be in support of continuous improvement efforts as well as network initiatives for the projects and areas of responsibility assigned. This individual contributor will be committed and able to manage several projects with guidance from senior engineers. They will clearly communicate technical ideas and suggestions across various departments and countries within Herbalife.
HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:
Assist senior staff in the design, coordination, construction, installation and commissioning of process and packaging equipment lines.
Propose, measure, analyze, design, evaluate and implement the 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.
Solve problems with both components, materials and machinery processes in coordination with Quality, Production, Operations, Maintenance, vendors and OEMs.
Draft protocols and complete 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 SOP's to ensure processes consistently meet all required operating standards for processing and packaging.
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 our ‘Build it Better’ culture.
Capture and institute engineering standards based on learnings from previous projects for use in future Herbalife Manufacturing projects.
WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE TEAM:
Great opportunity for an Equipment/Process Engineer to join a global nutrition and lifestyle company, to work with Worldwide Manufacturing and Engineering departments by providing technical support to develop and deploy innovative technologies and techniques aspiring for improved “safety first” objectives and in accordance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP). Will work in a collaborative team environment and atmosphere that works together to do what is right and to continuously improve the operation. Team takes pride in rising to any challenge and being flexible to adjust to business requirements. Our success is driven by accountability, collaboration, respect, and clarity.

Requirements

• Technical skills with the ability to understand formulations/process/procedures.
• Ability to frame and tackle practical problems, carry them to conclusion and communicate results professionally and effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to handle multiple activities and organize workload for effective implementation. Timely and appropriate results orientation
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Ability to function as an effective team member and leader as needed.
• Initiative to learn HLF business and reason for initiatives
• Solid understanding of GMPs and other regulatory requirements.
• Proficient with computer software including MS Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Ability to lead small projects to meet budget, quality and timing objectives.
• 2-4 years in Equipment and/or Processing Engineering or related Engineering manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of materials/process/equipment (i.e. characterization/effect on manufacturing environment)
• Mechanical proficiency, understanding equipment and operation functionality to establish/challenge/optimize run rates/productivity
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline

Nice To Haves

• Regulated (GMP) environment (Nutritional, Food, OTC, Pharma, CPG) a plus.
• Experience in Powder blending and packaging, Liquid blending and packaging, and Tea blending and packaging
• Exposure to HACCP/AIB, CFR 21.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Mechanical, Automation, Food, Bioprocess, or Agricultural Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff in the design, coordination, construction, installation and commissioning of process and packaging equipment lines.
• Propose, measure, analyze, design, evaluate and implement the 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.
• Solve problems with both components, materials and machinery processes in coordination with Quality, Production, Operations, Maintenance, vendors and OEMs.
• Draft protocols and complete 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 SOP's to ensure processes consistently meet all required operating standards for processing and packaging.
• 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 our ‘Build it Better’ culture.
• Capture and institute engineering standards based on learnings from previous projects for use in future Herbalife Manufacturing projects.

Benefits

• Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off.
• 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: Entry Level