Engeneering Associate

1. Equipment Reliability & Solution Development

o Assess equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and uptime.

o Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement upgrades or modifications to extend equipment life.

o Collaborate with maintenance teams to refine preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

o Lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts for recurring mechanical and process failures including providing engineering support for troubleshooting and resolving operational issues to minimize downtime.

2. Production Process Optimization

o Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize throughput.

o Implement best practices in process control to maintain consistency and quality in production.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Training

o Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of process improvements and equipment installations.

o Provide training to operators and maintenance personnel on new procedures and technologies.

o Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

o Act as a technical resource for troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts.

o Support the Quality Assurance department with implementation of corrective actions when necessary.

o Ensure all processes and projects align with food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, HACCP, SQF) and internal quality standards.

4. Project Implementation

o Assist in the design, installation, and commissioning of new equipment or process lines.

o Develop specifications for both purchased and fabricated equipment.

o Review equipment specifications and layouts, and work with internal and external project stakeholders

o Support capital projects through review of drawings, layouts, schedules, and available infrastructure

o Evaluate project feasibility and prepare cost-benefit analyses.