Technical engineer Jobs in USA

The position is responsible for performing various engineering functions, including design, construction oversight, equipment installation, and system configuration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Establish a sound and balanced capital plan for the plant on yearly basis with the support of process engineers and leadership by function – maintenance, safety, quality, R&D

• Establish, execute and realize savings from Automation and Productivity Masterplan

• Execute medium to large investment projects from feasibility to startup phase

• Support and coach proces

• s engineers on project design, planning and execution

• Maintain a frequent communication of project status with all stakeholders

• Communicate properly risks and help needed to all stakeholders

• Anticipate potential issues, develop action and contingency plans

• Track schedule, cost and quality of all projects, including deliverables and main KPIs after startup

• Develop funding packages for medium to large capital investments

• Support organization with agility and technical expertise whenever new business needs come up

• Support organization to develop engineering work processes and change management systems

• Adhere strictly to standards of quality, OHS and controls established by the CFIA , HACCP Canada and the WSIB/CSST

• Ensures that all other local, provincial and country laws and regulations are adhered to in any new project proposals

Requirements:

• Ability to communicate fluently (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in English

• Must have at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing environment executing projects

• Must have completed a bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• Creative, innovative and detail-oriented

• Must be available to travel 20%

Important to have:

• Strong interpersonal skills (communication, able to influence others, accountability and teamwork)

• Ability to improve and streamline work processes

• Able to handle a healthy balance of delivering quality, schedule and cost

Nice to have:

• Ability to develop design basis, RFQs, option analysis, overall engineering and manufacturing deliverables tracking, readiness tools

• Experience with Food Processing Technology & Automation

• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SQF, CFIA

• Basic knowledge of capital management and purchasing

• Experience with lean manufacturing and engineering work processes

• Automation & Controls experience

• Projects will not be limited to location based only

Working Conditions Notations:

• Hours will vary according to projects. Possible need for extended hours and working weekends

• Exposure to food products, flour, starch, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy etc.

• Comfortable working in an industrial frozen food manufacturing environment with the associated noise/dust levels and refrigerated environment

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

• Must have at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing environment executing projects.

• Experience with lean manufacturing and engineering work processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

• Creative, innovative and detail oriented.

• Strong interpersonal skills (communication, able to influence others, accountability and teamwork).

• Ability to improve and streamline work processes.

• Able to handle a healthy balance of delivering quality, schedule, and cost.

• Ability to develop design basis, RFQs, option analysis, overall engineering and manufacturing deliverables tracking, readiness tools.

• Experience with Food Processing Technology & Automation.

• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SQF.

• Basic knowledge of capital management and purchasing.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Typical work in an office and manufacturing environment.

• Hours will vary according to projects. Possible need for extended hours and working weekends.

• Work environment occasionally involves light exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise as well as physical risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards when in our production facilities.

Expectations:

• Willdemonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values inIntegrity & Respect, Empowerment, Accountability, Collaboration, and Agility.

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is:

$70,127.00 - $124,487.00

Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

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