Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Built Brands, LLC

BUILT is one of the fastest-growing, best-tasting protein snacks – a Built Puff with a delicious taste and unique, indulgent marshmallow-y texture that has everyone talking on social media. It has our retail partners talking too! Born as a DTC brand, Built is expanding rapidly across the U.S. with distribution in Walmart, Sam’s, and Costco to name just a few.

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to help with machine installation, maintenance, repair, and programming machinery. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality.

The Role – Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and systems;
• Interact with vendors and contractors during equipment installations and upgrades;
• Develop proper preventative maintenance procedures to ensure equipment functions according to specification;
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings;
• Comply with all safety and environmental regulations;
• Communicate project schedules and align outage and shutdown needs with team members;
• Closely monitor ever-changing production schedule to plan projects and repairs requiring machine downtime to coincide with production scheduling demands;
• Communicate production issues with all levels of operations management;
• Assist in the design and development of manufacturing processes in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity, production yield, and product quality;
• Provide production support, including troubleshooting manufacturing process and equipment;
• Apply structured problem-solving analysis techniques utilizing engineering principles and practices to provide solutions to product processes, controls, facilities, and equipment issues;
• Maintain a positive and cooperative collaboration with all team members, customers, contractors, and vendors;
• Supply technical information and guidance to the Maintenance team for spare parts, predictive maintenance and preventative maintenance to increase equipment reliability;
• Lead cross functional teams to deliver solutions on time and on budget;
• Ensure contractors are operating in a safe, compliant manner and following AmeriQual policies;
• Perform all functions in full compliance with corporate policies and procedures and all other applicable environmental, health, safety and GMP requirements;
• Perform other required tasks as assigned

The Skills – The Ideal Candidate

• This role requires a hands-on approach, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required;
• Strong knowledge of Project Management principles;
• Results driven with proven decision-making skills and high accountability;
• Must be willing and able to work off-shift, weekends and Holidays to maximize opportunities for equipment availability to meet project timelines;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset;
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team-oriented environment;
• Self-starter with strong leadership, administrative, and people skills with ability to establish rapport and energize employees to work as a team;
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, anticipate changing project needs, and meet deadlines;
• Professional, can-do mentality with excellent customer service skills;
• Thorough working knowledge of all current OSHA and Safety Standards

About Built Brands

Built Brands is disrupting the “bar” category with a completely new and exciting product called Built Puff. Founded in 2019, Built has skyrocketed from making just a few bars a day, to producing millions and millions each month. Built has a fun and collaborative work environment. We strive for excellence with the purpose of satisfying our customers. At Built, our goal is simple: we want every person on the earth to experience and love the amazing Built Puff!

Pay negotiable based on experience and education.

PLEASE no outside recruiting contact with employer.