Engineer I - Food/Beverage Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Project Engineer to join our dynamic engineering & maintenance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to diverse infrastructure and manufacturing projects, supporting the engineering and maintenance team in delivering innovative solutions. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about building sustainable infrastructure, managing projects, supporting manufacturing operations and eager to grow within a collaborative environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage facility and manufacturing capital projects utilizing technical knowledge
• Develop and establish standard running conditions to improve Safety, Quality and Costs
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve operational issues utilizing structured problem-solving techniques.
• Develop equipment / process, operation, preventive maintenance, safety, troubleshooting procedures
• Develop and propose operational solutions
• Implement continuous improvement activities to improve operational results
• Collect, analyze, and summarize operating and engineering data and trends
• Ensure the health and safety of personnel and care of the property, equipment, and product under their control.
• Maintain machine standards, line drawings & equipment documentation
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations and obtaining / keeping professional certifications.
• Partner with other Engineers and other departments personnel to continually complete objectives
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Chemical, Electrical, Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience as an Engineer working in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.
• Experience working with automated processing equipment including PLCs, Servos, VFD, etc.
• Experience managing capital projects utilizing standard project management methods.
• Experience with CAD (Solidworks / AutoCad software packages)
• Food Manufacturing experience (Preferred)
• Familiarity with QMP, GMPs & HACCP (Preferred)
• Six Sigma Certification (Preferred)

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Ability to lift 50lbs and walk/stand for long periods
• Proven punctuality and attendance record
• Travel <10% for vendor visits or equipment FATs

 

Join us as a Junior Manufacturing Engineer to kick-start your career in a vibrant environment where we exist to create products that heal rather than harm. Grow your expertise across multiple disciplines while contributing to impactful infrastructure projects that shape communities. We’re committed to supporting your professional development every step of the way!

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental 
• Vision 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Wellness Allowance
• Monthly Bone Broth Allowance

Location:

• Lancaster, PA (Preferred) Work Location: In person
  • Primarily first shift, with occasional off-shift support as projects require
  • Travel under 10% for vendor visits and equipment FATs