Plant Process Engineer

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:   

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.   
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.   
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Plant Process Engineer

Assists with the improvement of processes in the manufacturing plant. Evaluates existing processes and identifies opportunities for quality or efficiency improvement, as well as cost-savings measures. Responsibilities are broad in scope but include all mechanical and electrical engineering aspects of high volume beverage production and supporting systems.

Essential Functions

• Develop monitoring systems which will evaluate the health of process equipment
• Analyze work flows within and across all plant departments defining Activities, Connections and Flows by direct observation of work.
• Conducting tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems
• Process optimization along with the maintenance of existing programs.
• Design workspace layouts estimate space requirements and line layouts as required
• Work with Engineers in Packaging and Product Development to develop local manufacturing processes in support of company objectives
• Review the KPI monitoring systems and determine ways to improve current methods as well as implementation of new processes
• Utilize an analytical process to support Capital and Expense spend decisions within the plant
• Assist CI Manager and Plant Engineer in implementation of capital projects
• Visit other Niagara plants and Suppliers to benchmark best practices and audit CAPAs
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Develop testing equipment and methods as required
• Assist with JSA and development of procedures to ensure workplace safety
• Provide technical support to technicians and management
• Develop and provide training to Managers, Supervisors and operators on new processes and maintain documentation
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging hardware and software technologies and manufacturing processes
• Key contributor to ensuring overall plant safety, being an active advocate for team member safety.  Drive to continuously improve safety behaviors, environment and culture.  Be a vocal safety advocate in all plant management meetings and initiatives.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 0 Years – Experience in Position
  • 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects

                *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 2 Years – Experience working in Position              
  • 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or other related technical field

OR

• Associate's Degree complimented with Six Sigma certifications

• Preferred: 
  • Master's Degree in Engineering, or other related technical field

Certification/License:

• Required:            N/A
• Preferred:           Six Sigma Green Belt

Foreign Language

• Required:            None Required
• Preferred:           None Required

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc. 
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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