At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.
Consider applying here, if you want to:
Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
Develop lasting relationships with great people.
Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
Staff Engineer (Aseptic Manufacturing)
Aseptic and Beverage is responsible for independently designing batching and CIP system for different water and/or beverage (including hot fill and Aseptic lines) as well as scoping projects and obtaining equipment quotes from vendors for new beverage processing lines. These projects include but are not limited to new beverage technologies, cost savings, efficiency improvements, equipment retrofits, process improvements, new product rollouts, and other miscellaneous projects as dictated by customer needs. The position is also responsible for providing technical support to other departments.
Essential Functions
Provide technical expertise and collaborate with OEMs in designing batching and CIP systems for water and beverage lines, including but not limited to cold fill, hot fill, CSD, and aseptic.
Ability to develop PIDs for process rooms
Planning, designing, and validating new beverage processes as well as optimizing the existing ones.
Develop beverage equipment and process specifications to satisfy requirements of current products and future products.
Initiate RFQ and collaborate with other Product Development teams to establish required specifications/parameters for beverage process equipment, including batching, thermal processing and filler.
Provide continuous support to all beverage plants for new/existing equipment related issues.
Ability to trouble shoot process equipment including but not limited to pasteurizer, skimmer, UHT, Aseptic valve cluster, Aseptic tank and Aseptic filler.
Strong understanding of PLC programming for the batching and process system.
Collaborate with vendors, corporate project managers and operations to support beverage equipment installation and ensure successful commissioning.
Experience working with process authorities and FDA related certification and validations
Work with appropriate cross functional teams to identify and implement process improvements to streamline equipment reliability.
Identify cost savings opportunities and develop business plans to realize the savings.
Travel requirement of 70%+ (domestic and international).
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
6 Years - Experience in Beverage processing or manufacturing environment
6 Years - Experience in Engineering Project Management
6 Years - Experience managing people/projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred Qualifications:
10+ Years- Experience in Beverage processing or manufacturing environment
10+ Years - Experience Engineering Project Management
10+ Years - Experience managing people/projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Competencies
In-depth knowledge of different batching and CIP systems for beverage manufacturing lines that would best fit line requirements.
Ability to design PIDs for process room.
Great knowledge of beverage products and different beverage processes (including but are not limited to: hot fill, cold fill, HTST, CSD, and low acid aseptic)
Great understanding of the CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Verification) process
Project management competencies - planning, budgeting, schedule tracking, vendor management, and cost controls
Strong verbal communication skills
Good understanding of PLC programming
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work well in collaborative group environments
Good technical writing and presentation skills
Must be well organized
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook
Knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred
Ability to work independently and with limited direction
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
Lead Like an Owner
Identifies safety issues and takes prompt corrective action
Coaches/corrects unsafe team behavior
Effectively prioritizes quality, productivity, and cost
Encourages honest feedback from direct reports, peers, and up-line manager
Uses customer feedback to improve service levels and internal/external customer relationships
InnovACT
Understands the concepts of process consistency and waste minimization
Modifies goals based on changing business needs
Promotes sharing of opposing viewpoints
Find a Way
Anticipates problems and opportunities within functional area, and recommends proactive solutions
Uses technical knowledge to coach team performance and educate others
Leverages technical know-how to solve challenging problems
Encourages and models teamwork to demonstrate behavioral expectations for Team Members
Builds relationships up, down, and across effectively
Empowered to be Great
Provides effective coaching and feedback to improve individual and team performance
Provides positive recognition for Team Member results
Assigns responsibilities to maximize team strengths
Resolves team conflicts with a calm demeanor and skill
Effectively communicates team and individual expectations and follows up appropriately
Education
Minimum Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred:
Master's Degree in Engineering or other related field
Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary
$104,299.46 - $148,626.74 / Yearly
Bonus Target: 10% Annual
Benefits
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
Los Angeles County applicants only* Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963. Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless!
Niagara's culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere.
From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.
We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family!
Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
