Process Engineer - Dry Sweeteners

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

SCOPE

The Process Engineer provides technical leadership for Departmental Manufacturing and Packaging processes that drive significant improvement in overall equipment effectiveness and operational excellence. Partners closely with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance on introduction and integration of new products and processes. Specify, design, and execute a portfolio of projects focused on Capacity, Process and Cost Improvements requiring cross-functional partnering across multiple disciplines within the organization. Identify, analyze and solve manufacturing problems by recommending, evaluating and executing alternative cost-effective solutions that cover a variety of situations. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and lead Engineering projects designed to reduce waste, improve process capability, process reliability, increase OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), improve quality and manage capacity as required
• Develop data acquisition and performance measuring techniques to gather and analyze critical data necessary to execute actions that improve product cost, quality and manufacturing reliability
• Advise management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.
• Plan, resource and establish priorities and sequences for OEE improvement projects by Design of Experiments (DOEs) and related tools to optimize manufacturing process performance.
• Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, and develop recommendations and plans accordingly
• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
• Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
• Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
• Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
• Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
• Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness.
• Assist with the development of training in new or existing methods.  Coach production personnel on best practices.
• Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
• Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering required; Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred 

• Preferred 3 years of engineering experience in a production manufacturing facility with emphasis on OEE and Manufacturing process improvements, Process & Equipment Design, and Project management. 

• Experience managing people and projects preferred
• Experience in a food grade environment (FDA, GMP’s, HACCP) with high speed packaging equipment preferred 
• Experience: Special Skills: Excellent computer skills, extensive Process and Packaging equipment design and operation, automation and controls (PLC, DCS, etc.) knowledge, solid analytical skills, demonstrated excellent interpersonal and Project Management Skills. Demonstrated proficiency in use of Process Excellence tools and Design for Six Sigma DFSS, (DMAIC, DOE, VSM, RCA, FMEA, etc.).
• Specialized Training: Lean 6-Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent, Certified PMP preferred.

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