Technical Engineer

C.H. Guenther & Son•San Antonio, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The position is responsible for performing various engineering functions, including design, construction oversight, equipment installation, and system configuration. The Technical Engineer will establish a sound and balanced capital plan for the plant on a yearly basis with the support of process engineers and leadership by function – maintenance, safety, quality, R&D. They will establish, execute, and realize savings from the Automation and Productivity Masterplan. This role will execute medium to large investment projects from feasibility to startup phase, and support and coach process engineers on project design, planning, and execution. The Technical Engineer will maintain frequent communication of project status with all stakeholders, communicate risks and help needed, and anticipate potential issues, developing action and contingency plans. They will track schedule, cost, and quality of all projects, including deliverables and main KPIs after startup. The role also involves developing funding packages for medium to large capital investments, supporting the organization with agility and technical expertise whenever new business needs arise, and assisting in the development of engineering work processes and change management systems. Adherence to standards of quality, OHS, and controls established by CFIA, HACCP Canada, and WSIB/CSST is required, ensuring compliance with all other local, provincial, and country laws and regulations in any new project proposals.

Requirements

Ability to communicate fluently (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in English
Must have at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing environment executing projects
Must have completed a bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Creative, innovative and detail-oriented
Must be available to travel 20%

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal skills (communication, able to influence others, accountability and teamwork)
Ability to improve and streamline work processes
Able to handle a healthy balance of delivering quality, schedule and cost
Ability to develop design basis, RFQs, option analysis, overall engineering and manufacturing deliverables tracking, readiness tools
Experience with Food Processing Technology & Automation
Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SQF, CFIA
Basic knowledge of capital management and purchasing
Experience with lean manufacturing and engineering work processes
Automation & Controls experience

Responsibilities

Establish a sound and balanced capital plan for the plant on yearly basis with the support of process engineers and leadership by function – maintenance, safety, quality, R&D
Establish, execute and realize savings from Automation and Productivity Masterplan
Execute medium to large investment projects from feasibility to startup phase
Support and coach process engineers on project design, planning and execution
Maintain a frequent communication of project status with all stakeholders
Communicate properly risks and help needed to all stakeholders
Anticipate potential issues, develop action and contingency plans
Track schedule, cost and quality of all projects, including deliverables and main KPIs after startup
Develop funding packages for medium to large capital investments
Support organization with agility and technical expertise whenever new business needs come up
Support organization to develop engineering work processes and change management systems
Adhere strictly to standards of quality, OHS and controls established by the CFIA, HACCP Canada and the WSIB/CSST
Ensures that all other local, provincial and country laws and regulations are adhered to in any new project proposals