Manufacturing Engineer - Valentine Enterprises, Inc.

Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Valentine Enterprises, Inc. (VEI) has been in business since 1972. We specialize in developing and packaging powdered supplements for some of the world’s largest and most well-known food and supplement marketers. Our experience in producing more than 1,500 products offers unsurpassed expertise in developing today’s most in-demand products. VEI does not manufacture its’ own brand. Each product is manufactured to be customer specific and proprietary. 

As a contract and private label manufacturer, Valentine Enterprises Lawrenceville facility is a 300,000 square feet state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This facility is equipped for contract blending, filling, bulk fills and flexible packaging solutions. In addition, VEI staffs a full product development lab that excels in flavor profiles and custom formulation, making each product precise and unique.

It is the policy of Valentine Enterprises, Inc.,  not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.

We are a drug free workplace and a nicotine/tobacco free campus.

Summary/Objective:  Detail oriented Manufacturing Engineer who will be responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, while ensuring product quality in a GMP environment, and is able to drive continuous improvement initiatives.  Will create, lead, and manage those engineering projects which will include coordinating resources and timelines to ensure the successful implementation of new processes and technologies.

Essential Functions:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Design, develop, & optimize all manufacturing engineering projects including defining the project scope, project activities, milestones, contractor requirements as well as plant and customer requirements.
• Develops and maintains a schedule and budget for the approved engineering project.
• Provides reports on the status of project milestones and adjusts schedules accordingly.
• Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget and is responsible for project forecasting and spending, which includes creating and tracking Purchase Orders within VEI’s ERP system.
• Works with various departments to create an annual capital expenditures proposal for submission to the board of directors. 
• Identifies project staffing requirements and coordinates staffing with supporting organization managers.
• Coordinates preparation and delivery of project deliverables, design documents, and bid packages. 
• Assigns and oversees project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and product testing.
• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, quality compliance, and related specifications.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Prepares interim and completion project reports that may be distributed to customers, project team, and management as necessary.
• Attends FATs for new equipment and records/reports any findings or improvements.
• Comply with all safety and SOP procedures

Non-Essential Functions:  Operate a forklift

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical or electrical engineering or equivalent work experience or a combination of both.
• Must have previous experience working as an engineer for technical projects in a manufacturing facility.
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in manufacturing, facilities, equipment, and electrical.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal & written.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Project Tracking Software (example: Microsoft Project)
• Must be able to travel up to 5%-10% of the time.
• Able to produce Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience

• Forklift certified.
• Project management experience.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of HVAC, Dust Collection, and Building Structural Engineering.
• Ability to initiate and/or lead a Kaizen event.
• Six-Sigma yellow belt or higher.
• ERP experience.

Valentine Enterprises, Inc. (VEI) is very excited that you may have the opportunity to join us. We wanted to take a few moments to share some information about this great organization. If you are looking for a growing company that still has that family feel to it, then we are the company for you. Come grow with us!

Please take a moment to review the information below and get excited about the team you may be joining!

What Does VEI do?  That’s a great question! We specialize in developing and packaging powdered supplements for some of the world’s largest and most well-known food and supplement marketers.

About VEI:    Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, VEI has been in business since 1972. Our experience in producing more than 1,500 products offers unsurpassed expertise in developing today’s most in-demand products. VEI does not manufacture its’ own brand. Each product is manufactured to be customer specific and proprietary.

As a contract and private label manufacturer, Valentine Enterprises Lawrenceville facility is a 300,000 square feet state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This facility is equipped for contract blending, filling, bulk fills and flexible packaging solutions. In addition, VEI staffs a full product development lab that excels in flavor profiles and custom formulation, making each product precise and unique.

VEI employs over 300 employees at their Lawrenceville, GA location.

Commitment to Talent:  VEI is a fast growing company. To maintain their growth strategy, VEI is committed to hiring the best talent the market can offer. VEI’s goal is to introduce new talent to the company and culture, grow that talent into highly productive employees and hire the best talent into the VEI family.  

VEI is looking for employees that have a positive attitude, strong desire to do what is right, and a commitment to productivity and quality.

Got Benefits? – VEI Does!  Eligibility & Details as of 2023:  Active employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in the VEI’s Benefits Program. You may also enroll your eligible dependents for coverage under the same plans you choose for yourself.

Generally, you are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after 30 days of full-time employment:

• 3 Medical plans to choose from
• 2 Dental plans to choose from
• 2 Vision plans to choose from

Additional Benefits:

• 401K *21 or older
• Profit Sharing – Eligible after 6 months
• Disability Gap Insurance paid for by the company
• Short term disability insurance available to the employee to purchase
• Long term disability insurance provided by the company
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by the company for the employee
• Additional Life Insurance available to the employee to purchase
• Accident, Critical & Cancer available to the employee to purchase
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid PTO
• Paid training
• Educational Assistance
• Clothing Allowance

Mission Statement:   Family, Integrity and Innovation

Cause Statement:  Making Quality Products for a healthier world.

If qualified, please submit your resume including salary history and salary requirements.  

No relocation package is available for this position.

Due to overwhelming response we can only respond to candidates we wish to pursue.