
Plant Engineer
FFP
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Eustis • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Ensure plant processes adhere to Safety and Quality standards, addressing gaps proactively
- Support plant Safety and Quality programs, including root-cause investigations for incidents or equipment failures
- Analyze operations to identify opportunities for profit enhancement through waste reduction, yield improvement, and efficiency (OEE) gains
- Plan, design, and lead capital projects—including cost/benefit analysis, construction management, and commissioning
- Support the Maintenance team in developing and maintaining RCM/preventative maintenance plans to reduce downtime
- Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration
- Provide technical guidance to resolve day-to-day operational issues
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure process consistency
- Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Quality on startup, trial, and optimization activities
- Support development and execution of company ESG initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a core Engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical)
- 5+ years of experience in industrial or food manufacturing environments
- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel), MS Project (or equivalent), and CAD
- Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred
- Strong knowledge of food processing equipment, automation, and sanitary design principles
- Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, FDA, USDA, and food industry regulations
Benefits
- Generous time off for vacations
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Health & Wellness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
data analysiscapital project managementroot-cause investigationpreventative maintenancestandard operating procedurescontinuous improvementefficiency (OEE) gainswaste reductionyield improvementfood processing equipment
Soft Skills
cross-functional collaborationtechnical guidanceproblem-solvingcommunicationleadership
Certifications
Lean certificationSix Sigma certification