Lead Engineer Projects & Improvements

The J.M. Smucker Co. • New Orleans, LA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is an opportunity for a Senior Engineer, Projects and Improvements to lead and execute engineering projects from concept through start-up. The engineer will be responsible for developing project charters, funding requests, and technical deliverables. They will also develop and implement engineering designs for coffee roasting, grinding, and packaging machinery to improve efficiency, increase capacity, and reduce costs. Additionally, the role involves conducting root cause investigations for system failures and collaborating with vendors for equipment specifications, testing, and commissioning. Building consensus and leading project teams by communicating project specifics and business needs with Operations, Quality, and Safety is crucial. The engineer will also be responsible for developing themselves and others through education, hands-on practice, and mentoring, while maintaining site adherence to food safety and product quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Biomedical, or Packaging Engineering)
• 2 years of engineering experience
• 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

• Experience coaching and growing capability in other engineers and technicians
• Packaging experience
• Experience implementing change or new technology for a production team
• Experience with construction, food manufacturing or pharmaceuticals

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: Senior