Technical Process Engineer

job purpose:Under limited supervision, theTechnical ProcessingEngineer(TPE)will provide technical solutions andexpertisein operations, engineering, andmaintenance.TheTPEwillmanage, coordinate,and overseetechnicalprojects,maintenance, andengineering solutions.This individualwillplan,directand executeall projects with necessary vendors and in-house resources. Theyare responsible forensuring and improving the performance, productivity,trainingand efficiencies for theWebster,NYplant through provision of effective methods, controls, and strategies.

responsibilities:

• Manage strategic,technicalprojects and tasks in an extremely fast-pacedenvironment

• Serve as a top resource and technical expert for the processing departmentin all disciplines of maintenance,processingequipment,and production

• Ability to program,modifyand adjustPLC logic(Rockwell platform), VFD's, network switches

• Engineer solutions using poke yoke mentality to improveprocessingequipment reliability.Assisttechnicalengineers, maintenance, and ICT personnelwith fishbone and 5-why lean practices for troubleshooting and resolving reoccurring issues

• Work hand in hand with plant vendors to reverseengineercritical parts/components of equipment. Ensure quality parts are made to specification and assign revisions for precise documentation

• Lead the planning and implementationofprocessingtechnicalprojects. Develop plans, managebudget, plan and schedule project timelines, track project deliverables using appropriate tools, provide direction and support to project team, constantly monitor and report on progress of theproject to all stakeholders, implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve desired project outputs and evaluations and assessment of project results

• Modify and update P&ID'sprior to and after project execution

• Coordinate,assist, plan, andmonitorthe work of the maintenance and processingdepartments. Monitor performance, discover root cause, MTBFimplement improvements to eradicate variances. Provide technical support where necessary

• Develop,train,assist, support, and collaborate tomaintaina continuous improvement culture throughout the entire facility, across all departments forging aninnovative environment whichutilizesdata tools available to drive root causes

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

howfairlifenourishes you:

Atfairlife, we believe in better - and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

fairlife'snour!shprogram is designed to meet you where you are - supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ElectricalEngineeringor related disciplinerequired

• Minimum of 10 years' experiencedirectly relatedto the duties and responsibilities specified

• Automation experiencerequired(RsLogix5000, FactoryTalk, TPM, Ignition,TetraPakPlant Master for Webster location, Working knowledge ofTetraPakAOI, AOP and Phase Logic

• Aseptic/Dairy experiencerequiredincluding UHT's, homogenizers, separators, filtration plants,mixproofvalves, motors, pumps

• Ability to update P&ID's, mechanical/electrical prints (AUTOCAD/SolidWorks preferred)

• Skilled in organizing resources andestablishingpriorities

• Skilled in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgements on sensitive, confidential issues

• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments

• Ability to analyze and assess training and development needs

• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in quality assurance, maintenance, and ERP applications

• Able to understand andutilizeengineering drawings, operating manuals, and blueprints to conduct business

• Able to stand for extended periods of time, lift a minimum of 40 lbs. on an occasional basis, and able to climb ladders and work at elevations of 75 feet

• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Ability to work all shifts including off shifts

• Knowledge of USDA, State, Federal regulations for a dairy manufacturing facility a plus

position location:Webster,NY

reportsto:Process Engineering Manager

trave requirements: 25% - 50% through end of year. 5% - 10% steady state

exempt/nonexempt:exempt

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