Manufacturing Engineer (Nature's Bakery)
Mars•Salt Lake City, UT
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes, supporting equipment installation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity while ensuring the highest quality standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.
- 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing or engineering roles, preferably in food, pharma, or CPG industries.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to process improvement.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design software.
- Proficiency in MS Project
- Understanding of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with high-speed process & packaging production line equipment.
- Familiarity with sanitary systems (CIP), temperature control, and HVAC systems.
- Exposure to PLCs, servo motors, HMIs, and related automation technologies.
- Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems for project and inventory management.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the commissioning, installation, and validation of new manufacturing equipment.
- Support the development and implementation of scalable manufacturing processes.
- Work with vendors and contractors to ensure project execution aligns with operational needs.
- Maintain equipment documentation, including schematics and operational guidelines.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity.
- Apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and optimize workflows.
- Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for production issues.
- Work closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to improve manufacturing performance.
- Support troubleshooting efforts for production challenges and equipment reliability.
- Assist with training production teams on new processes and equipment operation.
- Work on design alignment with Autocad and Solidworks tool support to renew lines installation or expansion.
- PID creation, development, and review for process areas
- 2D layout creation, development and review for packaging areas
- Contribute to developing user requirements, project scopes, and budgets for engineering initiatives.
- Assist in preparing Capital Appropriation Requests aligned with annual CAPEX plans.
- Help track project progress and ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Help creating SAP POs for CAPEX & OPEX.
- Monitor manufacturing performance metrics and use data-driven insights to recommend improvements.
- Prepare reports and documentation on process enhancements and project progress.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
- 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
- Paid vacation
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Paid short-term disability
- Paid life insurance
- Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
- Wellness Benefits and Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
