Manufacturing Engineer

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Schreiber Foods, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our production processes, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective manufacturing of our food products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Production Operations, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Controls Engineering, Operations Excellence, and Supply Chain, to drive continuous improvement, maintain product quality, and enhance overall production performance. Your role will encompass equipment optimization, improve process capability, process step-to-step enhancement, FMEA, risk reduction, and close collaboration with various teams. 

This position is on-site at our Beloit, Wisconsin manufacturing plant.

Relocation Benefits: Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this position.   

What you’ll do: 

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement in efficiency, productivity, process capability, risk, and cost reduction. 

• Design and implement improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, increase throughputs, improve cycle times, reduce bottlenecks, and streamline operations while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and quality standards. 

• Collaborate with Operations Excellence and Data Science/Analytics teams to leverage data for process optimization. 

• Collaborate cross functionally to scale up new products from concept to production, ensuring seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes. 

• Partner with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering to ensure equipment uptime and reliability as well as integrate predictive maintenance strategies.  Collaborate with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering for long-term solutions. 

• Lead or assist in the development of new equipment installations or modifications, from concept to commissioning, with a focus on maximizing output, minimizing downtime, and reducing operational risk. 

• Utilize data analysis and statistical techniques to identify bottlenecks, process variability, and areas for improvement in production processes.

• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively identify potential failure points, risks, and weaknesses in processes and equipment. Develop strategies to reduce operational risk and enhance process reliability, working closely with Reliability Engineering. 

• Define and own manufacturing process control plans.  Set up in-process measurement systems.  Complete GR&R activities to ensure effectiveness.  Set up process monitoring and trending, including SPC of critical parameters. 

• Perform process capability studies to predict manufacturing process trends to allowing us to meet customer specifications and create stability in day-to-day operations. 

• Working collaboratively, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent reoccurrence.  

• Participate in the selection and evaluation of equipment, tools, and materials to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness, specifically focusing on enhancing productivity and reducing operational risk.
• Execute troubleshooting and preventive maintenance activities on aseptic filling systems.
• Act as packaging and filling SME for the facility and be a liaison for the CAPEX engineering team for fulfilling capital projects on time.
• Provide technical guidance for setups, PMs, and root cause analysis of electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Work with the maintenance team on cost optimization for parts and overall service, including alternative sourcing or reverse engineering of parts.
• Train and coach plant maintenance staff on equipment and control systems related to filling and packaging equipment.

What you need to succeed: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, chemical or any engineering related field). 

• 5+ years of Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with form fill seal filling technology a plus.
• Preferred experience with aseptic beverage production, but not required.

• Experience within food, beverage, or pharmaceuticals is preferred, but not required. 

• A strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FDA) or the ability to understand/learn this space is required. 

• Project management experience preferred but not required. 

• Collaborative approach and excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. 

• Experience as an engineer for Tetra Pak, SiG, Scholle-IPN, or Combibloc preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits.  When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.  In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year.  That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually.  That’s hard to beat!

• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.

• Ready to make a move?  Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.   

• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare.  Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.

• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.

• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.

• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.

• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.

• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Sound like a company you’d like to be a part of? Click Apply.

Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact [email protected] or call 920-437-7601.

​For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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