Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer at HelloFresh & Factor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our production lines run smoothly & efficiently. You will be an individual contributor responsible for maximizing equipment uptime, selecting state-of-the-art machinery, & leading equipment innovation projects. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding the installation of new equipment, collaborating with vendors, & training our team members to maintain optimal production standards.You will collaborate with Engineering peers, Production, Safety, Culinary, & Construction to accomplish your goals.

You will  

• Lead & support improvement projects related to efficiency, increased volume, cost reduction, improved safety, & product quality improvements from ideation to implementation. 
• Develop & apply knowledge of food manufacturing equipment & internal production processes. 
• Author & update SOPs, submit regulatory process documentation, & publish project communications.
• Present project findings, & propose actionable engineering solutions based on process & equipment benchmarking, root cause analysis, thorough data analysis, & equipment engineering principles. 
• Collaborate with team & stakeholders on assigned projects including engineering peers, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Culinary R&D, Product Validation, Sanitation, & Safety. 

You are 

• Excellent with interpersonal skills, professional attitude & approach, & have the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization. 
• Technically proficient in equipment capabilities, standards, performance improvement, statistics.
• Able to analyze & provide solutions for equipment & process improvements.
• Experienced in developing preferred methods/Standard Operating Procedures.
• Proficient in utilizing labor data to cost justify capital expenditure & process change ROI.
• A strong project manager & able to manage concurrent deliverables & project deadlines

You have 

• BS Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field required.
• 2-5 years of Food Manufacturing experience as well as knowledge of FDA/USDA standards desired. 
• 2-5 yearsexperience investigating, analyzing, justifying & selecting equipment to assist the company in making the correct decision to improve costs & efficiencies.
• 2-5 years of engineering, project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma certification & Kaizen experience desired.
• Comfort & experience working on the production floor & engaging with equipment & operators

Youll get 

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, & company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, & parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, & Factor_)   
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, & LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, & dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks & responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.