Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • Faribault, MN • 5d ago

This position is tasked with the creation and execution of capital and non-capital initiatives intended to enhance production efficiency, expand operational capacity supporting new and existing products. These functions will be accomplished while working with interdepartmental groups, suppliers, customers and consultants.

Responsibilities

· Devise and organize machinery arrangement.

· Assess workflows and machinery to ensure safe and efficient production methods.

· Keep records of processes via process flow diagrams (PFD's) and process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's).

· Develop and review Heat and Mass Balances, Utility Consumption, Equipment and Installation Specifications.

· Perform nvestigations to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing.

· Resolve issues associated with manufacturing processes.

· Conduct tests and monitor the process performance throughout production.

· Support capital project creation and execution.

· Monitor data and report deviations from existing standards.

· Oversee major initiatives and drive change management for all system modifications necessary for project success.

· Provide direction to outside vendors and manage other resources on projects.

· Manage project budget, including reconciling all invoicing against services rendered.

· Direct and synchronize project execution and startups.

· Generate visual representations to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.

· Aid in financial forecasting providing projected efficiencies and staffing requirements for new products.

· Handle process transitions in manufacturing processes for lines 1-6.

· Support R&D startups, new products, and reformulations.

· Organize and deliver instruction to develop and improve knowledge and skills of affected personnel.

· Analyze metrics and compile documentation to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.

· Contribute to routine operational discussions by helping analyze data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

· Steer creation of centerlines for all products and lines.

· Spot potential improvements for performance improvement using continuous improvement tools and processes to identify and eliminate manufacturing losses.

· Identify capacity constraints (bottlenecks) and drive cross functional teams to address the opportunity.

· Collaborate with QA teams, executing and supporting all Quality programs that ensure the production of Safe, Quality Foods.

· Execute additional tasks as required.

Qualifications

· Undergraduate degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or related field together with related experience.

· Understands lean manufacturing and continuous improvement philosophies and principles

Experience:

· At least five years of previous experience in manufacturing in a food production facility or other FDA/ USDA facility.

· Previous experience in all aspects of project management including but not limited to: quotes, budgeting, cost tracking, scheduling, contractor management, installation and start up.

· Excellent communication abilities to effectively interact with all internal functions, customers, and suppliers.

· Effective implementation capabilities and the ability to provide leadership and vision in developing and sustaining the strategic goals for operations and engineering.

· Proven management experience, good teamwork and collaboration skills required.

· Skill in resolving manufacturing processes to eliminate downtime and ensure product quality attributes.

· Background in creating and implementing testing protocol is required.

· Familiarity with SQF (Safe Quality Foods) is beneficial.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)- Short and long-term disability- Health Spending Account (HSA)- Transportation benefits- Employee Assistance Program- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Faribault,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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