Manufacturing Engineer

Pernod Ricard • Fort Smith, AR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company, home to brands like ABSOLUT® Vodka and Jameson® Irish Whiskey. The company fosters a culture of conviviality, emphasizing human connection, authenticity, and a passion for challenge. This Manufacturing Engineer role is based in Fort Smith and involves evaluating and improving manufacturing processes, ensuring high levels of manufacturing and product quality, designing new products and methods, and maintaining cost-efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with significant technical expertise, capable of optimizing manufacturing processes for maximum efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality. Pernod Ricard offers a workplace rich in heritage, driven by iconic brands, and committed to sustainability, safety, and community engagement. The company promotes an inclusive culture and offers a flexible work policy, including a hybrid option with the flexibility to work remotely two days a week, and empowers employees to set working hours that align with their and their team's schedules.

Requirements

• Analytical skills for troubleshooting designs not working as planned, asking the right questions and finding answers that work
• Ingenuity for using the broad concepts of industrial engineering and applying them to address specific production problems
• Interpersonal skills in developing positive working relationships with other employees working with the production process
• Math skills for using the principals of advanced math topics including troubleshooting work, calculus for analysis and design
• Degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering required
• 4-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering
• Experience evaluating and troubleshooting manufacturing operations, processes, and machinery
• Experience using CAD, CAM, data analysis programs, and related software
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organization and management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Visio and Project)
• High level of technical expertise
• Strong analytical thinker

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluating existing manufacturing processes and identifying areas for improvement
• Determining problem resolutions and implementing improvements
• Developing detailed layouts for equipment, processes, and workflow
• Researching and developing new processes, equipment, and products
• Developing and implementing cost-saving measures and quality control systems
• Ensuring manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with safety standards and legal regulations
• Maintaining research and activity documentation and preparing reports
• Analyze Production Data to provide recommendations to maintenance & production teams on focus areas
• Complete heat map exercises and Pareto production issues from Demeter to align with site priorities
• Conducting research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing
• Establishing safety procedures for individuals working with dangerous chemicals
• Conducting tests and monitoring the equipment process performance throughout production
• Troubleshooting problems associated with manufacturing processes
• Evaluating processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations
• Estimating production costs

Benefits

• Flexible work policy
• Hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week
• Empowerment to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their team’s schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees