Associate Engineer - CCAV

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Job Title: Associate Engineer

Department: Engineering
Reports To: Marco Osorno
Location: Avon, OH

Pay Scale: Min $56K - Max $94K

Job Description:

The Associate Engineer manages small capital projects and supports larger initiatives through design, troubleshooting, and process improvements. This role assists with new product introductions, technical support, and training documentation while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across plant operations.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Project Management

* Responsible for the management, planning through execution, of small capital investment projects. This includes overall control of expenditure within unit & specific project budget. Responsible for capital cash flow forecasting and spending.

* Coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and of engineering projects of the assigned small projects.

* Provides integral communication with the broader team to enable planning, troubleshooting, and execution of assigned initiatives. This includes the preparation and presentation of plans to project stakeholders / Steering Committee depending on the size of each capital initiative.

* Carries out process improvement initiatives. Coordinates the launch of manufacturing upgrades including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results, as well as being responsible for project integration into the plant operation.

* Support new product introductions, line trials, and process validations.

* Assist in larger capital projects (>$75K), including scoping, installation support, validation, SOPs, equipment manuals, and training documentation.

* Reporting to the Project Manager, performs Contractor supervision and management during equipment installation

Operations & Technical Support

* Troubleshoot and resolve basic equipment and process issues.

* Collaborate with maintenance and production to improve line efficiency, uptime, and

safety.

* Support root cause analysis, preventive maintenance initiatives, and continuous improvement.

Data Analysis & Process Improvement

* Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

* Participate in Kaizen events, OEE analysis, and line balancing studies.

* Conduct time studies, capability analyses, and process mapping.

Functional Knowledge:

Makes recommendations in the manufacturing processes for improvements. Tests tools, machinery and equipment for recommended improvements.

* Has knowledge of Employee Health & Safety, Environmental, Food Safety and Quality Systems standards (internal, external and governmental). Incorporates this knowledge flawlessly into CAPEX projects. Supports EHS, Environmental and FSQS CAPEX initiatives.

* Supports review of design for compliance with engineering principles, sustainability, ergonomics, internal and external standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.

* Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, to resolve project problems.

* Evaluates equipment, building and product design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.

* Develops competencies by working within a Lean Manufacturing culture and TPM - Early Management / Initiative & Innovation Management Pillar leadership

Business Expertise:

* Applies engineering principles to support operational improvements.

*Supports plant KPIs like OEE, waste reduction, and compliance.

* May assist in cost estimation or budget tracking for small projects.

Leadership:

* Executes smalls (<$75K) projects end to end.

* Supports projects of all sizes.

* Indirectly impacts plant KPIs like quality, efficiency, and safety.

* Builds technical capabilities and contributes to team goals.

Interpersonal Skills:

* Analyze and Solve Engineering and Production Related Problems including system troubleshooting.

* Make Sound Engineering, schedule, budget, and contractor decisions.

* Be innovative with respect to new equipment, and programming controls.

* Establish project plans with defined scope, costs and timelines.

* Work efficiently to complete projects in a timely fashion.

* Manage safe execution of the projects.

* Influences other team members about acceptable technical choices.

* Build Relationships with plant associates.

* Speak effectively at meetings and in presentations.

* Prepare effective and correct written communication.

* Team Membership

* Demonstrate Drive and Commitment, Demonstrate Adaptability.

* Act with Integrity

* Focus on Customer Needs.

EOE - Vet/Disability

EEO Notice of Rights

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.