Process Engineer

B&G Foods Inc. • Ankeny, IA

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer works closely with employees to understand machine functionality and performance, then identifying ways to standardize settings to maximize throughput. Will serve as a liaison between the warehouse, production, and maintenance teams. Standardize and document change over procedures to clearly define roles and responsibilities across departments. Also work to provide troubleshooting guides to employees establishing clear expectations and responsibilities for the operations and maintenance teams.

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in the field of engineering (4 year).
• 3-5 years' experience working in engineering and maintenance.
• Experience in consumer products and food packaging.
• Functional experience in use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to negotiate with vendors.
• Analytical skills to identify savings.
• Ability to report all food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action and follow GMP

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Database structures is a plus.
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards and prior experience with CMMS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interacts daily with operation personnel to understand process and create standard machine setting to optimize and balance production.
• Works with OEMs and their respective service groups to understand machine functionality and service requirements, works with Reliability Engineer to edit PM documentation.
• Serves as liaison between operations and maintenance to define and standardize procedures for critical pieces of equipment.
• Documents troubleshooting procedures based on recent failures to be used by production operators, providing a resource prior to calling for maintenance support.
• Participates in ACE program as required to help drive engagement and participation across all levels of the business.
• Create and track metrics to show improvement in both operations and maintenance performance over time.
• Leads co-ops, creating project plans and integrating with both other plants and the HR department creating a rewarding program that benefits both the students and the company.
• Supports plant capital planning, damage reports, and project savings as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level