Plant Process Engineer

Niagara Bottling•Plainfield, IN

About The Position

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to: Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Plant Process Engineer Assists with the improvement of processes in the manufacturing plant. Evaluates existing processes and identifies opportunities for quality or efficiency improvement, as well as cost-savings measures. Responsibilities are broad in scope but include all mechanical and electrical engineering aspects of high volume beverage production and supporting systems.

Requirements

0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
0 Years – Experience in Position
0 Years – Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or other related technical field OR Associate's Degree complimented with Six Sigma certifications

Nice To Haves

2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
2 Years – Experience working in Position
2 Years – Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Master's Degree in Engineering, or other related technical field
Six Sigma Green Belt

Responsibilities

Develop monitoring systems which will evaluate the health of process equipment
Analyze work flows within and across all plant departments defining Activities, Connections and Flows by direct observation of work.
Conducting tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems
Process optimization along with the maintenance of existing programs.
Design workspace layouts estimate space requirements and line layouts as required
Work with Engineers in Packaging and Product Development to develop local manufacturing processes in support of company objectives
Review the KPI monitoring systems and determine ways to improve current methods as well as implementation of new processes
Utilize an analytical process to support Capital and Expense spend decisions within the plant
Assist CI Manager and Plant Engineer in implementation of capital projects
Visit other Niagara plants and Suppliers to benchmark best practices and audit CAPAs
Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Develop testing equipment and methods as required
Assist with JSA and development of procedures to ensure workplace safety
Provide technical support to technicians and management
Develop and provide training to Managers, Supervisors and operators on new processes and maintain documentation
Maintain current knowledge of emerging hardware and software technologies and manufacturing processes
Key contributor to ensuring overall plant safety, being an active advocate for team member safety.
Drive to continuously improve safety behaviors, environment and culture.
Be a vocal safety advocate in all plant management meetings and initiatives.

Benefits

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities