Manufacturing Engineer

Rhino Foods Inc

Burlington, VT

Pay: $80,000-$98,000/yr

Shift: Full time

Description:

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something truly special: crafting delicious food that brings joy to people's lives. You'll play a vital role in upholding stringent food safety standards, ensuring top-notch product quality, and collaboratively achieving our goals alongside our dedicated team. Moreover, as a family-owned Certified B Corporation, you'll actively engage with our broader community, with a strong focus on enhancing employee satisfaction and fostering community engagement. Join us on our journey not only to create exceptional food but also to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our employees and the communities we serve.

We're looking for a collaborative and solutions-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our Engineering team. Reporting to the Manager of Maintenance & Engineering, you'll play a key role in supporting and improving our food manufacturing processes, equipment, utilities, and facilities. This position partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Safety, and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, increase capacity, reduce waste, improve safety, and maintain the highest quality standards. You'll have the opportunity to implement innovative solutions and contribute to the success of our production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

**What you'll accomplish:**

**Production & Process Optimization**

• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives focused on optimizing equipment utilization, material flow, labor efficiency, waste reduction, and cost savings.
• Use key performance indicators and operational metrics to analyze equipment reliability, process yield, scrap, and efficiency trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure successful integration and optimization of new equipment within existing manufacturing processes.

**Project Management & Facility Improvements**

• Lead or support engineering projects from concept through implementation, ensuring objectives, timelines, and quality standards are achieved.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers for equipment maintenance, facility services, and project-focused initiatives.
• Prepare business case analyses, project budgets, cost tracking, and performance evaluations to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Contribute to the development and execution of commissioning, qualification, and verification plans, including training and vendor support.

**Equipment Reliability & Continuous Improvement**

• Apply engineering principles and continuous improvement methodologies to improve equipment performance, reliability, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Support troubleshooting efforts, root cause investigations, and implementation of corrective actions that improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Assist with trials, process validations, and implementation of new technologies and production methodologies.

**Documentation & Compliance**

• Create and maintain plant-wide workflow and process diagrams utilizing AutoCAD.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, specifications, and other controlled documents that support manufacturing operations.

Requirements:

**What you'll need to succeed:**

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Technology, or another industrial environment.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and AutoCAD; SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment, facility operations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Applied knowledge of engineering principles as applied to electrical and mechanical systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment, production environments, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience applying problem-solving tools and improvement methods such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Design of Experiments.
• Ability to create and manage technical documentation, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, one-point lessons, and specifications.
• Strong analytical skills with experience collecting, trending, and interpreting data to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and business cases while clearly communicating technical information to diverse audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, support organizational change initiatives, and successfully execute projects from inception through completion.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, or at other company locations, when business needs require.

**Compensation & Employment Requirements:**

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