We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!
This role is not a remote opportunity, it is on-site at our Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Scope:
The Associate Engineer uses technical expertise and extreme attention to detail to complete all assignments. Always ensures the highest level of craftsmanship and quality are maintained. Works closely with Ram Team Engineer to complete projects, prototypes, fabricating, and installing equipment and infrastructure for production facilities. This individual will cover the full spectrum, from drawing and design to fabrication to installation. Yes, you will bring your projects to life!
Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:
- Draw and design using CAD.
- Assist RAM Engineer and Project Managers with leading projects.
- Running manual and CNC machines, to include mill, plasma cutter, laser engraver, lathe, lifts, etc.
- Set up machines and inspect components while maintaining tight tolerances and high-quality workmanship.
- Lead fabrication projects to support equipment repairs and new projects.
- Help lead Installation of industrial equipment. Rigging experience is a plus! Must be very hands on.
- Selects the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of work.
- Aid in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of equipment in the entire plant.
- Conducts him/herself to the highest professional standards of quality and craftsmanship.
- Maintain a safe, organized work area and ensure machine tools are properly maintained and in good working condition.
- All other duties and projects assigned.
Qualifications
- 1+ year experience inside manufacturing facility.
- Must have experience with drawing and design programs, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion, inventor, etc.
- Must have strong mechanical aptitude and engineering mind set.
- Ability to read and decipher schematics, blueprints, mechanical drawings, general assembly drawings and P&ID drawings.
- Ability to use mechanical and digital measuring instruments with extreme precision and accuracy.
- Strong knowledge of physics, mechanics, geometry, and basic mathematics. Machining and technical experience a plus.
- Familiarity with equipment typically found in a manufacturing setting, including pumps, valves, motors, gear boxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.
- 2- or 4-year Engineering degree a big plus!
- Must be able to work in high elevation: Can't be afraid of heights.
- Must be able to work in challenging environments: Cold, hot, dusty, windy, load confined spaces, etc.
- Must have ability to effectively communicate in English both written and verbally.
- Must work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills.
- Must have strong critical thinking and technical troubleshooting abilities.
- High sense of urgency and customer support.
- Must have good job performance and attendance records.
- Must have or be able to obtain a valid US passport.
- Must be able to travel.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
- Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekends.
- Must possess visual acuity to document company records.
- Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center.
- Lifting up to 75 pounds.
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Skills Required
- At least 1 year of experience inside a manufacturing facility
- Experience with CAD drawing and design programs such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or Autodesk Inventor
- Strong mechanical aptitude and engineering mindset
- Ability to read schematics, blueprints, mechanical drawings, general assembly drawings, and P&ID drawings
- Ability to use mechanical and digital measuring instruments with precision and accuracy
- Knowledge of physics, mechanics, geometry, and basic mathematics
- Familiarity with manufacturing equipment including pumps, valves, motors, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics
- Machining and technical experience
- Two- or four-year engineering degree
- Ability to work at high elevations
- Ability to work in cold, hot, dusty, windy, and confined-space environments
- Effective written and verbal English communication
- Teamwork and strong communication skills
- Strong critical-thinking and technical troubleshooting abilities
- High sense of urgency and customer-support orientation
- Good job performance and attendance records
- Valid United States passport or ability to obtain one
- Ability to travel
- Ability to perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions
- Ability to work extended hours, overtime, and occasional weekends
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
What We Do
Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. Simply put, we make coffee, tea and water taste better. Our portfolio includes a variety of branded, licensed and private label products within multiple categories. We also provide strategic co-manufactured partnerships with many category leaders. On the branded side of the business, we manufacture and market SPLENDA®, the #1 brand in the low-calorie sweetener (LCS) category and the most recognizable in the world. And we’re leading the charge in the quickly emerging cold brew coffee category with JAVA HOUSE® Authentic Cold Brew Coffee, our 100% authentic cold brew handcrafted in small batches. In addition, we are the leading provider of private label sweeteners and liquid water enhancers in the U.S. Our products are distributed throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. We employ over 1,200 people worldwide.
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