Plant Manufacturing Engineer

Heaven Hill Brands•Bardstown, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manufacturing Engineer will provide engineering support in a changing, fast paced, distilled spirits processing and bottling operation, developing and recommending manufacturing processes, process improvements, and providing related technical support. The Engineer will manage manufacturing related projects and coordinate activities with various internal and external individuals and suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related engineering focused degree
Minimum 4 years’ experience in an manufacturing engineering role
Proficient computer skills with experience utilizing computer aided design software, industrial control software, and project management software
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Must be highly analytical and possess excellent problem-solving skills, sound decision making skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a team-oriented environment
Identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Ability to interpret and apply written procedures and standards governing manufacturing processes
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Access
Ability to work effectively in a union environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Must be a highly motivated and self-directed individual

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business or related field
Advanced proficiency with computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, AutoCad and Outlook
Previous experience in a distilled spirits industry

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed cost analysis, risk assessments and present results to others
Conceive, design, develop and implement new production lines and technology to process, bottle and package product, to include support of the start-up of new products
Maintain packaging standards throughout product lines leading improvements, changes and new development in direct participation and projects completion with Marketing and Sales.
Determine, revise and/or review the most economic methods, operational sequence, equipment, and tooling necessary to produce product in a most cost-efficient manner
Implement and document practices and methods to increase manufacturing productivity
Analyze systems, processes and results to define and/or recommend changes to manufacturing systems and processes to increase productivity
Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards
Plan and recommend capital equipment purchases to support and improve manufacturing processes, and completes financial analysis for such recommendations
Serve as project manager on large capital projects and lead cross functional project teams
Monitor implementation of capital projects to ensure that standards and expectations for each objective are completed as planned
Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status
Ensure that projects are properly planned to provide detailed objectives and sufficient funding to ensure stated results and deliverables are achieved
Offer recommendations to system and equipment designs to increase productivity, reliability, sustainability, and reduce cost
Work with operations, quality, and maintenance to provide technical support in the design, development, purchase, installation, start-up, operation, maintenance, and improvement of equipment to support continuous improvement and equipment reliability
Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency, using drafting tools and computer aided drafting (CAD)
Provides hands-on support to team members and participates in task execution to drive completion