Senior Engineer, Projects and Improvements

J.M. Smucker Co • New Orleans, LA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Your Opportunity as Senior Engineer Projects and Improvements Location: New Orleans, LA Work Arrangements: 100% on-site. Monday – Friday, 7am – 4pm, flexibility required In this role you will: Lead and execute engineering projects from concept through start-up, including developing project charters, funding requests, and technical deliverables. Develop and implement engineering designs for coffee roasting, grinding, and packaging machinery to improve efficiency, increase capacity, and reduce costs. Conduct root cause investigations for system failures (including safety, mechanical, processing, quality); drive team to complete corrective actions. Collaborate with vendors to develop equipment specifications, perform equipment testing, and lead commissioning and qualification activities. Build consensus and lead project teams by communicating project specifics and business needs with Operations, Quality, and Safety. Develop self and others by education, hands-on practice, and mentoring; identify and address capability gaps within the team. Maintain site adherence to food safety and product quality standards for project delivery, equipment design, and project construction. The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Biomedical, or Packaging Engineering)
• A minimum of 1+ years of experience working in food manufacturing is required
• A minimum of 3+ years working in engineering or manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make effective decisions.
• Able to self-direct and take action independently within company boundaries

Nice To Haves

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience coaching and growing capability in other engineers and technicians
• Experience implementing change or new technology for a production team
• Experience with Construction and Manufacturing in Food or Pharmaceuticals
• Ability to travel (25%)

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute engineering projects from concept through start-up, including developing project charters, funding requests, and technical deliverables.
• Develop and implement engineering designs for coffee roasting, grinding, and packaging machinery to improve efficiency, increase capacity, and reduce costs.
• Conduct root cause investigations for system failures (including safety, mechanical, processing, quality); drive team to complete corrective actions.
• Collaborate with vendors to develop equipment specifications, perform equipment testing, and lead commissioning and qualification activities.
• Build consensus and lead project teams by communicating project specifics and business needs with Operations, Quality, and Safety.
• Develop self and others by education, hands-on practice, and mentoring; identify and address capability gaps within the team.
• Maintain site adherence to food safety and product quality standards for project delivery, equipment design, and project construction.

What This Job Offers

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