Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

This is a new role created to add engineering horsepower to a growing food manufacturing site. You will spend much of your time on capital projects, implementing new equipment, working hands-on alongside on-site vendors, and troubleshooting through installation, commissioning, and startup. As project work slows, you will move into the plant to improve yields, raise efficiency, and give the maintenance team the technical support it needs.

You will own smaller projects end to end and support larger ones, with capital projects ranging from $50,000 to $5 million. We make bone broth on a fleet of around 40 kettles, with a new packaging line coming online at the end of the year.

This role reports to the Director of Engineering and Maintenance.

What You'll Do

• Plan, implement, and commission capital projects, working hands-on and coordinating on-site vendors from kickoff through startup

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment and process issues using structured problem-solving

• Drive continuous improvement to raise yields, efficiency, safety, quality, and cost performance

• Provide technical support to the maintenance team and partner across departments to meet shared goals

• Develop equipment, process, operation, preventive maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting procedures

• Establish and maintain standard running conditions that improve safety, quality, and cost

• Collect, analyze, and summarize operating and engineering data and trends

• Maintain machine standards, line drawings, and equipment documentation

• Protect the health and safety of personnel and the care of property, equipment, and product

• Train and mentor maintenance personnel and other team members as needed

• Keep your skills current through professional development, publications, and certifications

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, making a physical product. Any industry works; food and beverage is a plus but not required, as long as you adapt quickly

• Experience with automated processing equipment such as PLCs, servos, and VFDs

• Experience managing capital projects using standard project management methods

• Strong structured problem-solving skills

• Experience with CAD (SolidWorks or AutoCAD)

• Solid grounding in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics, and how to apply them

Nice to Have

• Food manufacturing experience

• Familiarity with QMP, GMPs, and HACCP

• Six Sigma certification. A Green Belt is a plus, not a requirement

• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools

Schedule, Travel, and Physical Requirements

• Primarily first shift, with occasional off-shift support as projects require

• Travel under 10% for vendor visits and equipment FATs

• Able to lift 50 lbs and walk or stand for long periods

• Strong, proven punctuality and attendance

Compensation

Conversations to start at $70,000+ per year, depending on experience, plus an annual bonus of up to 10%. Fully paid healthcare for employee plus family. Including Sparks program, a monthly stipend for healthy living.

Growth

The site is about a year into its current building and growing quickly, with processes already in place to support that growth. As the facility expands, there is real room for this person to grow right along with it.

About the Team

You will join a small, close-knit team that works well together and supports one another. Leadership puts a premium on collaboration and safe operations. Departments here vary in size, some small and mighty, others larger, but they communicate well and stay connected through plenty of touch points. You will have support from day one rather than being left on an island.