Job Title: Plant Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: On-Site

Shift: Monday - Friday with occasional weekend, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 

Wage: $109,440 - $133,760 annually depending on experience

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

Company Overview: At Bob’s Red Mill, we inspire joy with wholesome foods. Since 1978, we have been leading the natural foods industry by providing our customers with good food that makes them feel great. Wholesome means ensuring our food is of the highest quality, empowering and supporting our diverse group of employee owners, respecting our planet, and bettering our communities. We believe that joy is for everyone. 

We believe taking care of our community starts with giving our employee owners the resources to take care of their physical, mental, financial, and future well-being by offering a leading benefits package.  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401k, Profit Sharing Program, and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) 
• Paid Holidays & Vacation 
• 25% Retail Store Discount 
• Employee Assistance Program – counseling, legal issue support, financial guidance, and more. 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Childcare Discounts 
• And MORE! 

Purpose: To inspire joy with wholesome foods. 

Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Determination 

Position Overview: The Plant Engineer develops, maintains, and improves production process methods and product quality in a Lean manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for improving existing equipment productivity, designing food processing and packaging equipment, helping plan equipment installation, and assisting with new product introduction. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Develops, maintains, and improves production process methods and product quality. 

• Improves existing equipment productivity by error proofing and determines overall equipment effectiveness. 

• Designs food processing and packaging equipment. 

• Prepares new equipment proposals and determines return on investment and process costing by conducting a cost-benefit analysis. 

• Assists with planning equipment installation and manages all manufacturing details of new product launches. 

• Executes process analyses and validating process changes. 

• Improves processes by conducting root-cause analysis. 

• Identifies process waste and strategizes ways to combat downtime by implementing Lean processes and tools. 

• Develops manufacturing process instructions and documentation. 

• Implements Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods and tools used to determine the root cause of failures and makes recommendations in process changes. 

• Leads system level Process Improvement (PI) initiatives. 

• Assists and advises production employees and the maintenance team to troubleshoot and solve problems in the manufacturing area. 

• Continually improves the rates, efficiencies, yields, and costs of manufacturing systems, and actively involved in the development and implementation of the long-term improvement programs. 

• Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner. 

• Complies with Bob’s Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence to FDA regulations, Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).  

• Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager.  

• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   

• Ability to effectively lead and manage multiple projects while meeting critical deadlines. 

• Ability to translate strategy into processes or projects. 

• Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Ability to work effectively with a team using direct communication, respect, creativity, and emotional intelligence. 

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Skilled in creating informative and effective reports. 

• Understands fundamental design techniques, tools, and principles involved in mechanical production settings. 

• Ability to read and understand technical plans, blueprints, diagrams, and drawings. 

• Skilled in using Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

• Skilled in using ERP and supporting software. 

• Skilled in using CAD programs. 

• Adept at finding simple solutions to complex problems. 

• Ability to identify opportunities for innovation and optimization. 

• Ability to drive root cause analyses. 

• Effective problem-solving skills. 

• Understands root cause analysis and critical thinking.  

• Understands Lean manufacturing processes. 

• Familiar with SQF, GMP, and HACCP programs. 

• Ability to adapt to changes, problems, and shifting priorities. 

• Ability to read, understand, and communicate information in English. 

• Demonstrates Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Determination. 

• Ability to work in an environment where exposure to potential food allergens is or may be present.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

• None. 

• This position reports to the Engineering and Fabrication Manager. 

Education and Experience: 

• 5 or more years of process engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or related experience, AND 

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field; OR 

• Any combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks. 

Physical Demands:    

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.  

• Must be able to climb stairs. 

• Occasional lifting of weight up to 50 pounds. 

Work Environment:   

• The work environment consists of an office setting as well as production and warehouse settings. 

• May be exposed to significant extremes in temperature, noise, and dust. 

• Employees will be exposed to common food allergens.