Lead Engineer Projects & Improvements

New Orleans, LA · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 11 days ago

MentoringFood Safety

About the role

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Lead and execute engineering projects from concept through start-up, including developing project charters, funding requests, and technical deliverables.
Develop and implement engineering designs for coffee roasting, grinding, and packaging machinery to improve efficiency, increase capacity, and reduce costs.
Conduct root cause investigations for system failures (including safety, mechanical, processing, quality); drive team to complete corrective actions.
Collaborate with vendors to develop equipment specifications, perform equipment testing, and lead commissioning and qualification activities.
Build consensus and lead project teams by communicating project specifics and business needs with Operations, Quality, and Safety.
Maintain site adherence to food safety and product quality standards for project delivery, equipment design, and project construction.

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Biomedical, or Packaging Engineering)
2 years of engineering experience
Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make effective decisions
Experience coaching and growing capability in other engineers and technicians
Experience implementing change or new technology for a production team
Experience with construction, food manufacturing or pharmaceuticals
Ability to travel up to 25%

Develop self and others by education, hands-on practice, and mentoring; identify and address capability gaps within the team.

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