Process & Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

A Little About Us

Oats Overnight is on a mission to build a generational CPG brand. Since 2016, our high-protein, drinkable oatmeal has reached over a million customers through direct-to-consumer, and we’re now scaling with all major nationwide retail and club partners. Our goal: become a household brand by leveraging speed, storytelling, and strategy.

We are vertically integrated: we develop, manufacture, and fulfill everything in-house. This operational control allows us to engage customers directly into the R&D process, an initiative where we were first-to-market in CPG. It also makes our brand tangible and real: our factory, our team, and our product pipeline are all part of the narrative.

This is an exciting stage — we are emerging as a significant omni-channel brand and launching new products to capture significant market share across verticals. We want you to help us get there.

Every teammate here has equity because we’re building something big, and everyone plays an important role. If you’re excited about building a brand that does things differently, this is that opportunity.

We are not accepting candidates from third-party recruiters or agencies for this role — direct applicants only.

What’s The Job?

The Process & Maintenance Engineer leads process improvements and equipment reliability initiatives within the operations department. This role supports efficiency, quality, and performance optimization across manufacturing functions — evaluating workflows, driving equipment reliability through root cause analysis and engineering change management, and partnering with cross-functional teams to implement solutions that enhance productivity, reduce cost, and minimize downtime.

 

Schedule: Monday–Friday

What You’ll Be Doing, Stop Scanning and Read This Part

• Evaluate current operations and equipment processes, and develop/implement improvements to increase efficiency, reliability, and reduce waste and downtime.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and equipment performance to deliver gains in cost effectiveness, product quality, and operational reliability.
• Lead and facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for equipment failures and chronic issues, documenting findings and ensuring follow-through on corrective actions.
• Manage the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process for equipment modifications, upgrades, and process improvements — evaluating feasibility, impact, and compliance, and coordinating cross-functional reviews and approvals.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Planner and maintenance team to optimize preventive maintenance schedules, and support predictive maintenance efforts (vibration analysis, thermal imaging, ultrasonic testing, and other condition monitoring tools).
• Identify, scope, and execute capital projects — including equipment installations, layout changes, and new technology evaluation — to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and cost savings.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and fulfillment teams to resolve process and equipment challenges and implement improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven analysis and problem solving.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including SOPs, equipment specs, change records, and maintenance procedures.
• Provide training and mentorship to operations employees on process, equipment, and procedural improvements.
• Partner with Quality and Food Safety teams to ensure compliance with SQF, GMP, and other regulatory and safety standards.
• Ensures and promotes food safety throughout the facility.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ve Done and Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in process and/or maintenance/reliability engineering in a manufacturing environment; food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of RCA and ECR processes.
• Hands-on experience with predictive maintenance techniques such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and ultrasonic testing.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve complex technical problems.
• Experience in project management preferred.
• Proficiency with CMMS and engineering documentation systems; CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) a plus.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Someone that can partner and influence at all different levels.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and navigate in a fast moving environment.
• Hands-on approach — comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment, on the floor as needed.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and project coordination skills.
• A relentless drive to get things done.
• Flexible, willing, and quick to learn new processes, new technology, and new ways of thinking.
• Proficient with AI tools to support daily productivity and problem solving.

Key Performance Indicators

• RCA Completion Rate — % of RCA investigations completed within defined timeframes.
• ECR Implementation Efficiency — average time from ECR submission to full implementation.
• Equipment Downtime Reduction — % reduction in unplanned downtime year-over-year.
• PM Compliance Rate — % of preventive maintenance tasks completed on schedule.
• Cost Savings from Vendor/Part Optimization — annual savings from engineering-led procurement improvements.
• Documentation Accuracy — % of equipment documentation updated and verified quarterly.
• Predictive Maintenance Coverage — % of critical assets monitored using predictive techniques.

Why You Might Like Working Here

• This is going to be fun.
• You have the freedom to leverage your creativity and have a voice.
• Casual, friendly culture. We’re serious about what we do but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
• Every employee has equity.
• High growth potential with opportunities to expand.
• Free oatmeal. It’s very good.

Why You Might Not Like Working Here

• It’s not a cushy job, the bar is high.
• We are growing quickly, and have a fast-paced work environment.

Our Core Values

• Ownership — We are all owners. We show up with passion and accountability in everything we do. If something’s broken, fix it or call it out.
• Rational — How we decide matters. We focus on what we can control and make high-quality decisions repeatedly.
• Iterative — We challenge the status quo and improve constantly. When data or situations change, we adapt.
• Curiosity — We ask questions, even when it’s uncomfortable. Learning and leading go hand in hand.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods standing and walking through production and warehouse areas.
• Occasional periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work near food ingredients and potential allergens.
• Work environment: inside an air-conditioned manufacturing and warehouse facility.
• You must be able to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• You must be able to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

The Perks

• Full Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k.
• Parental Leave.
• 4 Weeks of paid time off.
• Weekly Pay.
• Stock options, every employee is an owner.
• Free, delicious oatmeal.

And last but never least…

We value people who roll up their sleeves and support their fellow team members. We embrace diversity and encourage equal opportunity every chance we get, and we look forward to learning from people whose backgrounds, skills, and perspectives challenge and enrich our own.

Oats Overnight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Oats Overnight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.