Site Engineer - Nature's Bakery

Position: Site Engineer

Shifts: 9 A.M. -5 P.M.

The Site Engineer job is accountable for supporting operations, capital planning and acting as a subject matter expert for new and existing systems.  This includes new process and infrastructure project support and improvements to existing equipment in a CPG environment where people and product safety are top priorities. This position is accountable for facilitating all engineering activities in a fast-paced, high-growth entrepreneurial environment.  This role will interact heavily with the Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Quality, and Safety departments. 

The Site Engineer must drive effective communication with all team members, including, but not limited to, site personnel, contractors, consultants, vendors, and project stakeholders, to coordinate all aspects of the project and provide input at all phases of development. The Site Engineer must also be able to:

• Work with sponsors to develop detailed user requirements that can be translated into a scope, schedule, and budget for successful project execution.
• Develop RFP for assigned projects and actively partner in vendor selection.
• Develop Capital Appropriation Requests aligned with the annual CAPEX Budget.
• Provide routine updates on site project/task execution.
• Prepare and maintain documents and drawings for manufacturing, assembly, and installation of equipment.
• Manage the installation and commissioning of equipment, including the management of equipment OEMs and third-party contractors.
• Work within established engineering policies/procedures and maintain quality of work in accordance with internal standards.
• Requisition or purchase all essential parts and equipment.
• Manage or perform Field personnel supervision for work performed at the plants.
• Drive scale-up from R&D development to full scale production.
• Provide Technical support in manufacturing facilities as required.
• Assist in providing technical leadership on projects as required.
• Develop/teach Operations associates.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The following list that follows is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• Essential: Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Essential: Solid facilitation skills, problem solving and influence management.
• Essential: Strong leadership and organizational skills to coordinate multiple projects and lead change
• Essential: Self-motivated individual capable of quickly identifying operational issues and making rapid change to improve efficiency in an ever-changing environment
• Essential: Demonstrated history of project management for relevant size/scope projects.
• Essential: Internet Software and the Microsoft Office Platform: Word, Excel, Project and Outlook
• Essential: Demonstrated root-cause, data driven, and problem-solving mindset
• Essential: Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Desired: Proficient in AutoCAD, prefer SolidWorks as well
• Essential: Values alignment (list)
• Essential: Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute. Results oriented.
• Desired: High-speed packaging experience, including an understanding of packaging equipment: wrapping, carton and case packaging, and palletizing in a range of applications.
• Desired: Experience with process technologies including mixing, and blending, flow control, heat exchangers, temperature regulation. Sanitary/aseptic package filling and CIP systems.
• Desired: HVAC and ammonia or CO₂ cooling experience.
• Desired: Experience with servo motors and drives, cameras, sensors, programmable logic controls (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and other related components.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years in an engineering role within a consumer products environment, preferably food, pharma or nutraceutical.

What it's like at Nature's Bakery 

•  Safety is a top priority for us. We provide protective gear and training to ensure a safe work environment. 
•  You'll work around moving machines – mixers, conveyor belts, and forklifts.
•  Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, lifting up to 40 lbs, walking around, or climbing stairs.
•  We are climate controlled. When the weather outside is undesirable, the temperature inside our facility is controlled, so you stay safe and comfortable.
• Dress code. Relaxed, with a few rules to follow for safety. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required.
• Career growth. Most of our current Operations managers, supervisors and leads have risen through the ranks and been promoted from within. 

The Good Stuff – Benefits
Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That's why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation (40 hours)
• Paid time off (40 hours)
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program 

Nature's Bakery, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment and embrace the diverse talent of its people.  We consider all qualified applicants for employment and will not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms and conditions of employment because of any basis protected by federal, state, local law including race, religion, nation origin, sex, age, marital status, physical and mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information.  

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