Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Pom Wonderful

Del Rey, CA

Pay: $95,000-$98,000/yr

Shift: Full time

**Company Description**

From tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of health. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates.

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer supports plant performance improvement through process optimization, automation initiatives, reliability improvement, manufacturing analytics, and continuous improvement activities. This role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and plant leadership to identify opportunities, implement sustainable solutions, and improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). This role applies Lean manufacturing principles, industrial engineering methods, structured problem solving, and manufacturing technology to reduce losses and improve operational performance. The position serves as a key contributor to advanced manufacturing initiatives including automation, manufacturing systems, data collection, reporting, and operational excellence programs

Pay Range: $95,000 - $98,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

**Job Description**

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• Maintain a consistent presence on the manufacturing floor to identify opportunities for safety, quality, reliability, and productivity improvements.
• Analyze OEE, downtime, quality, waste, labor, capacity, and reliability data to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Facilitate root cause investigations using A3, PDCA, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, and other analytical tools.
• Support automation, controls, digitalization, and manufacturing technology projects from concept through implementation.
• Assist in developing business cases, ROI analyses, project charters, and implementation plans for operational improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and IT/OT teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
• Support deployment and utilization of manufacturing systems including SCADA, MES, CMMS, Power BI, and industrial data platforms.
• Use process mapping and value stream analysis to improve material flow, labor utilization, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, validation, and operational handoff activities when supporting capital projects.
• Support TPM and reliability initiatives aimed at reducing equipment failures and improving asset performance.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and performance metrics that support data-driven decision making.
• Maintain process documentation, standard work, and project records.
• Coach and support frontline teams in the application of Lean principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Support advanced manufacturing initiatives involving automation, robotics, machine vision, artificial intelligence, and smart manufacturing technologies as applicable.
• Establish project baselines, performance targets, and benefit-verification methods to ensure implemented improvements deliver measurable results.
• Lead assigned manufacturing improvement projects from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment.

**Qualifications**

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:**

**Required**

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, reliability, process improvement, operations excellence, or a related industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing manufacturing losses and implementing process, equipment, automation, reliability, or standard-work improvements.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, EHS, or IT/OT teams.
• Experience leading or supporting projects from problem definition through implementation, performance verification, and operational handoff.

**Preferred**

• Experience in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or another high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Experience analyzing manufacturing data including OEE, downtime, throughput, reliability, quality, waste, or labor performance metrics.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or comparable structured problem-solving experience.
• Experience with Power BI, SCADA, MES, CMMS, SAP, AVEVA, or similar manufacturing systems.
• Relevant co-op or internship experience may be consi