Maintenance Process Engineer

Description

Position at Pilgrims

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Maintenance Process Engineer

JOB KEY : EEO / AAP : 6 / 61

FLSA STATUS : SALARIED

DEPARTMENT : MAINTENANCE

REPORTS TO : MAINTENACE MANAGER

AREA OF USE : WACO PREPARED FOODS FACILITY (Waco Texas)

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Process Engineer is responsible for improving equipment reliability optimizing maintenance processes and supporting technical engineering initiatives across the plant. This role applies engineering principles to analyze equipment performance develop maintenance strategies and drive continuous improvement in uptime asset life and operational efficiency. The position engages heavily in root cause analysis process optimization PMs and engineering support for automated equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as production demands may require.

• Apply engineering principles to improve equipment performance reduce downtime and extend asset life cycles.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) 5-Why FMEA and implement corrective / preventive actions to eliminate recurring failures.
• Optimize preventive and predictive maintenance processes using data-driven analysis.
• Evaluate equipment performance trends (MTBF MTTR OEE) and recommend engineering solutions.
• Develop and improve PM programs lubrication plans job plans BOMs and task intervals.
• Standardize maintenance processes across lines for ovens fryers baggers weighers conveyors robotics and utilities systems.
• Assist with planning and execution of capital improvement projects and equipment installations.
• Support equipment upgrades modification design and engineering validation.
• Collaborate with corporate engineering OEMs and maintenance teams to commission new systems.
• Review engineering drawings P&IDs electrical schematics and vendor documentation.
• Support automation and controls-related troubleshooting (PLC logic sensors safety circuits HMIs).
• Work with OEMs and controls engineers to identify equipment improvements driven by automation data.
• Ensure all equipment meets safety interlock guarding and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze work order history and maintenance execution efficiency to recommend process improvements.
• Improve parts usage labor planning work order flow and CMMS accuracy.
• Develop engineering-based maintenance standards and procedures.
• Train technicians and supervisors on technical processes and reliability concepts.
• Ensure all engineering and maintenance activities meet OSHA NFPA NEC USDA and internal safety standards.
• Improve machine guarding safety interlocks and LOTO procedures.
• Participate in safety incident investigations and implement engineering controls to prevent recurrence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to physically perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED :

None

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS / METHODS :

All employees are required to attend employee and safety orientation prior to performing the above duties. Once the employee completes this training they will be assigned to a Supervisor who will further orient the employee to the workplace introduce him / her to employees and other supervision demonstrate work assignment and explain ingress and egress procedures to and from work station.

TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES :

Those responsible for training may include : personnel representatives safety director maintenance manager vendors and contractors.

METHOD OF TRACKING EMPLOYEE PROGRESS :

The Maintenance Manager is accountable for tracking employee progress and performance.

EXIT TRAINING FOR MEASURING TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS :

A specific probationary period is assigned to all employees hired to evaluate employee effectiveness and performance. At the end of this period the Maintenance Manager will evaluate the job performance of each new employee utilizing current forms and procedures in effect at that time. The employee will be rated and evaluated on essential work duties listed above as well as attendance tardiness interaction with co-workers and management attitudes and work actions. Unacceptable performance of duties and disciplinary actions will be documented on corrective action reports and appropriate personnel records. Absent any negative actions the employee may be eligible for a wage increase according to the wage and salary policies in effect at that time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger grasp handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb stoop and bend . The employee frequently is required to walk talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

NOTE :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the daily work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills or customer specifications and processes required of personnel so assigned.

EOE including disability / vets

Must complete an application to be considered for the position

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Distributed Control Systems,Continuous Improvement,Process Improvement,Minitab,Root cause Analysis,Process Engineering,cGMP,Kaizen,Programmable Logic Controllers,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full Time

Department / Functional Area : Operations Management

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1