Senior Plant Engineer

Furmano's•Northumberland, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Plant Engineer provides technical leadership for manufacturing processes, facilities, automation, utilities, packaging systems, and capital improvement initiatives. The position designs, develops, and optimizes manufacturing systems to improve safety, food safety, quality, productivity, equipment reliability, and cost, while providing hands-on engineering support to production operations. The engineer partners with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement and support Furmano Foods' strategic objectives. The role leads engineering initiatives and an engineering team, directs capital projects from concept through implementation, and provides technical guidance across the organization. It also supports packaging technology, product quality, equipment reliability, and cost reduction, and promotes compliance with food safety, workplace safety, regulatory, and company standards. The position spends approximately 50% of its time on the production floor, with occasional travel, in a manufacturing plant environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline.
Seven to ten years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing.
Demonstrated experience leading capital projects, process optimization, automation, Lean Manufacturing, equipment reliability, project management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong mechanical and analytical aptitude.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Working knowledge of CAD software and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement.
Ability to lead cross-functional project teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to influence others without direct authority.
Willingness to spend approximately 50% of time on the production floor and travel occasionally.
Ability to safely perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and reaching; occasionally lift up to 40 pounds; and work throughout a manufacturing environment while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
Manufacturing engineering experience in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods.
Experience supporting BRC, SQF, GMP, or other food safety systems.
Experience with PLCs, automation systems, HMIs, and manufacturing controls.
Ability to relocate to Northumberland, PA before starting work.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering initiatives supporting manufacturing, facilities, utilities, automation, and continuous improvement.
Manage, lead, and direct the engineering team and provide technical guidance across the organization.
Provide technical leadership for manufacturing processes, equipment, and automation systems.
Design, develop, and implement manufacturing process improvements that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
Lead capital equipment evaluations, project justifications, budgeting, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
Support packaging technology, product quality improvements, equipment reliability, and cost reduction initiatives.
Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Procurement, and Supply Chain to improve operational performance.
Identify, document, and report measurable cost savings and operational improvements resulting from engineering initiatives.
Use Lean Manufacturing principles, including Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Visual Management, Standard Work, Waste Elimination, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Investigate equipment failures, downtime, production losses, and yield opportunities, and develop corrective and preventive actions.
Design tooling, fixtures, equipment modifications, and manufacturing solutions to improve safety, ergonomics, and productivity.
Lead and participate in Kaizen events, Continuous Improvement initiatives, and operational excellence projects.
Provide hands-on engineering support to production while maintaining engineering standards and best practices.
Promote food safety, quality, and workplace safety by identifying risks and communicating concerns immediately.
Support BRC, SQF, GMP, OSHA, and applicable regulatory and company standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.