Plant Engineer - Milk Specialties Global

At Milk Specialties Global, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios. The human nutrition division focuses on industry leading whey and milk protein isolates, concentrates, and hydrolysates. The animal nutrition division is a leading supplier of functional fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution and passion it takes to exceed the expectation of our customers. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.

The Plant Engineer will identify, design, and implement improvements to equipment and processes to optimize current manufacturing and commercialization of new products. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, research, and adapt machine and equipment design to accommodate factory and production improvements including preparation of cost justification and capital request documents.
• Lead and drive projects with significant productivity and cost reduction impacts. Areas of focus are overall yield, waste reduction, chemical usage, and CIP optimization.
• Study and improve manufacturing processes, procedures, and sequence of operations aimed at lowering manufacturing costs. Aid in creating, implementing, and maintaining Standard Work for all production areas.
• Innovate, recommend, and collaborate with technical teams to develop new processes/services in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Provide technical training for operators to support making decisions at the lowest level.
• Provide innovative tools that support operators making changes to the process as authorized and required.
• Work with employees to identify and scope new process improvement opportunities in the areas of quality, cost, performance and preventative/predictive maintenance.
• Provide technical support and training to employees to improve operational effectiveness.
• Work with employees to identify and troubleshoot issues and ensure corrective action is taken as appropriate and required.
• Develop projects to eliminate waste and streamline the manufacturing flow.
• Communication skills as well as analytical and problem-solving skills also need to be very good for a change agent to be effective.
• Comply with relevant employment laws and company policies and procedures.
• Operate in a safe manner and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-4 years of engineering experience
• AutoCAD Design experience
• Strong aptitude working with Microsoft Excel
• Prior experience working in the dairy industry preferred
• P&ID knowledge or experience preferred
• Education Requirements: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or Related