Process Engineer at J.M. Smucker

Decatur, Alabama, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Manufacturing, ManufacturingIndustries

Bachelor's degree in engineering, electrical preferred
Problem solving and troubleshooting experience to identify root cause
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Possess a “learner mindset” – always striving to learn more
Willingness to work off shift hours and flow to the work as needed
Engineering focused experience, this could include internship and/or co-op experience (preferred)
Strong analytical skills to drive statistically based decision making (preferred)
Project management experience (preferred)
Manufacturing experience with a focus on electrical or mechanical systems (preferred)

Develop technical mastery of the core production processes to deliver critical results
Identify process improvements while interfacing with department managers and technicians to deliver effective initiatives
Support and maintenance of MES (Proficy) systems, including applications, screens, and databases
Support and configure control systems
Provide ongoing maintenance and support for plant electrical and control systems, including troubleshooting and repair
Partner with technicians on corrective actions, implementations, and own and sustain results
Model key safety and quality expectations related to plant operations and measure impact on processes
Implement Lean Manufacturing concepts in support of our High-Performance Organization (HPO) culture
Leverage effective continuous improvement and problem-solving tools (why-why, fishbone, failure analysis, etc.) to address root cause
Support startups for new product initiatives and capital projects
Lead material and packaging improvements which could include managing material changes, qualifying alternate materials, delivering material cost savings, or participating in new product launches
Collect, analyze, and utilize data to design and execute improvements
Improve performance and drive loss optimization
Analyze operations to improve throughput and yield, while building the capabilities of the plant teams
Continue to grow skill sets through cross functional collaboration and direct floor exposure in manufacturing plants