Production Engineer

This position will provide production engineering support for day-to-day operations manufacturing facility. The Plant Production/Packaging Engineer will coordinate and control plant engineering activities to make efficient use of improving production processes and layouts.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• coordinate and control plant engineering activities to make efficient use of improving production processes and layouts.
• Develop various packaging concepts in coordination with finished products and materials used and ensure compatibility of packaging with manufacturing unit.
• Review dielines, as well as assist in developing dielines, to assure compliance with packaging concepts and manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical support to all engineering and provide support to manufacturing and implementation processes of product packaging.
• Documents all engineering protocols and develop all engineering and manufacturing specifications and ensure compliance to all necessary government regulations.
• Develop labor and overhead costs.
• Assist with the development of product displays and determine efficient plans for supplies and assembly.
• Manage and evolve packaging designs across current product lines while partnering with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, prototype, and launch next-generation and innovation packaging solutions.
• Design/Spec equipment, process, procedures, layouts and systems.
• Lead capital equipment installation projects and recommended purchases.
• Support repairing equipment and preventative maintenance scheduling.
• Investigation Production breakdowns & Process issues.
• Making improvements to current operations to increase OEE / throughput.
• Establishing and maintaining a Facility Master Plan.
• Leadership of team members under your direction to ensure projects are advancing on schedule as planned.
• Have a clear understanding of the PetIQ Mission and its business, products and Quality goals/objectives.
• Responsible for keeping environmental compliance related permits and inspection current, including but not limited to; boiler, wastewater, air quality, fire system, and back flow prevention.
• Review technical problems, processes and procedures then recommend solutions or changes in procedures.
• Complete production time studies, product quoting and other costing exercises to provide true manufacturing costs.
• Review technical publications, articles and abstracts to stay abreast of engineering and technical developments in industry.
• Implementing a continuous Improvement program to reduce the 7 waste (Transport, Waiting, Motion, Overproduction, Extra Processing, Inventory & Defects)
• Project Management and engineering of expensed and capital projects for plant process improvements, new plant equipment, and plant expansions.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must have excellent written, oral and computer communications skills to effectively communicate in person, through letters/emails/reports, and/or over the phone
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write end of job reports and correspondence
• Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, application and ability is necessary
• AutoCAD, 3D drawing and blueprint application and ability is necessary

Education Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering) is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment covering hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, PLC control, mechanical, boiler, high-speed equipment apps, and robotics automation.
• 1-2 years of experience of project management.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Company Overview:

Our Mission is to become the most trusted ally for pet parents and a leading authority in pet health and wellbeing. Our promise is to deliver smarter health and wellbeing solutions that are innovative, accessible, educational and always effective.

We have an incredible culture built on our core values that are embedded in everything we do. Our values are:

• Pet Parent Focused: Everything we do starts with the pet parent in mind. We’re dedicated to improving pet health and wellbeing through every interaction, product, and service we provide.
• Results Oriented: We deliver with purpose and follow through with clarity, accountability, and impact - because results matter for our teams, our partners, and the pets we serve.
• Humble and Hungry: We bring passion and confidence without ego. We’re always learning, improving, and striving to do better - for ourselves, our teams, and our customers.
• Adaptive & Agile: We embrace change, move fast, and use it as our next advantage in creating innovative solutions for pets and their families.
• Stronger as a Pack: Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. We help each other win, because we know exceptional teams build something greater than any one of us could alone

Closing:

PetIQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership or civil union status, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified individuals and strive to create a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please contact HR@PetIQ.com

By submitting this application, I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my release.