Engineer

ENGINEER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strong understanding of mechanical system design.
• High mechanical aptitude and familiarity with most hand & power tools.
• Understanding of metal fabrication and manufacturing methods.
• Understanding of piping, couplings, and hydraulics.
• Understanding of AC and DC electrical theory and digital meter (DVOM) troubleshooting.
• Provide design and engineering support for client installations and upgrades.
• Design manufacturing methods, assembly cells, fixtures, quality/validation tests.
• Work with the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) department to identify problems as well as develop and validate solutions.
• Assist in the research and development of new technologies and methods designing fixtures and methods, and interfacing with scientists/lab personnel.
• Identify and develop cost savings opportunities and capital upgrades relating to lighting, mechanical and electrical systems, energy management systems, water consuming equipment and fixtures, and the building envelope.
• Create formal documentation, including memorandums, reports, status reports, etc., which are routine deliverables.
• Travel requirement: up to 65% (at certain mature project phases).

ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or 5 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Possess technical writing skills.
• Possess highly developed interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to build, assemble and troubleshoot equipment.
• Flour and/or Specialty Grain Technical Milling Experience, a plus
• Experience in an agriculture or manufacturing environment. Commodity based ingredients a plus.
• Experience with Italpack, Haver, and Viking packaging equipment a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience managing CAPEX projects and budgets between $5k - $5M+.
• Ability to read, sketch, and understand mechanical, piping, and electrical drawings.
• Must be “hands on” with eager desire to get dirty and lead by example.
• Strong leadership behaviors.
• Demonstrated food safety and quality champion behaviors.
• Strong interpersonal skills (communication, coaching, setting expectations, providing feedback)
• Demonstrated problem solving/decision making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and lead others to work as a team.
• Open to 75+ % travel to plant locations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Standing and walking on concrete floors.
• Exposure to hot work hazards.
• Usage of various machine shop tools and handheld power tools.
• Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Sometimes work in hazardous conditions, such as around chemicals and machinery.
• PPE may require you to wear a full face or half face respirator.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance (first day of the month after starting date)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D, Employer Paid
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance, Optional
• Critical Illness Insurance, Optional
• 401K, Employer Match
• PTO & Vacation Pay
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Company Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement, up to $5,000.00 per calendar year
• Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave
• Company Incentive Plan
• Bereavement Pay
• Relocation Available

PHM Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. pm21

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