Plant Engineer in Milwaukie, Oregon - #66959 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 66959

Plant Engineer
Our client is looking for a Plant Engineer to join their dynamic team and help drive the company's ambitious growth and production goals. This position has been open for a while, and the client is seeking a candidate with strong project management skills, plant layout experience, and the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects. The ideal candidate should have experience working hands-on in the manufacturing environment, interacting with various departments, and handling equipment installations and process improvements.

This is an on-site position in Milwaukie, Oregon.

Plant Engineer Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production processes and product quality.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments and outside vendors for new equipment installations and process enhancements.
• Design food processing and packaging equipment (food industry experience is preferred but not required).
• Create proposals for new equipment, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and determine ROI.
• Manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously (typically 3-5 per week), ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Engage in hands-on work on the manufacturing floor, overseeing project execution and equipment operation.
• Perform root-cause analysis to improve production processes and implement Lean processes to minimize downtime.
• Develop manufacturing process instructions, documentation, and equipment layouts.
• Implement SPC (Statistical Process Control) methods to enhance production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, FDA, SQF, and GMP regulations.
• Provide support for troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues as needed.

Plant Engineer Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plant engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering, with an emphasis on project management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with plant layout design, project management, and vendor coordination.
• Proficiency in CAD software, especially for equipment layout and design.
• Ability to manage complex projects that involve multiple teams and stakeholders, arriving mid-way through projects and ensuring successful completion.
• Experience with packaging or industrial manufacturing equipment is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for interacting across departments and managing external vendors.
• Adaptability to handle a wide variety of responsibilities, from on-site manufacturing tasks to attending meetings and developing designs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ERP systems, and CAD software.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean manufacturing, process improvement, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with SQF, GMP, and HACCP programs.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative on projects.

Salary: $109k-$133k/year (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees.

About VanderHouwen
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.