Staff Engineer, Equipment and Process Engineering

THE ROLE:

 

The Staff Equipment and Process Engineer (Engineer Level 4) will work onsite at our state of art Innovation and Manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem, NC. Will support engineering projects in a multi-functional environment. This involves adapting and applying engineering techniques, conducting tests and inspections, and constructing or modifying machines and mechanisms for blending, packaging, and warehousing operations.  This role will analyze machine operations, collect and report data, prepare materials and perform tasks to modify machines and processes for better operation. Will be responsible for working on new projects created by the engineering team, attend meetings, and streamline activities with other departments to complete projects in a timely manner. 

 

 

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:

• Assist senior staff in the development, arrangement, assembly, installation and commissioning of process and packaging equipment lines.  
• Propose, measure, analyze, design, evaluate and implement best improvement options for machines, processes and mechanisms.
• Coordinate with suppliers to furnish parts and equipment to specification as needed.
• Work with in-house manufacturing and contract manufacturers to ensure that the process and packaging systems and procedures provide consistent operating conditions and the safety and integrity of finished products.
• Identify and solve problems with both components, materials and machinery processes in coordination with Quality, Production, Operations, Maintenance, vendors and OEMs.  
• Draft protocols and execute packaging line and process capability trials in support of commercial deployment of systems.
• Support validation/qualification line work, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ & PQ, at HLF facility or outside partners to ensure machinery and processes meet all requirements.
• Develop SOPs to ensure processes consistently meet all required operating standards for processing and packaging and.
• Work in partnership with HLF Manufacturing, Technical Operations and R&D in order to effectively scale up new formulations, and to specify processing equipment which is compatible with new formulations and the Manufacturing strategy of HLF operations.
• Research innovative technologies to promote the Herbalife ‘Build it Better’ culture, or apply equivalent experience.  
• Capture and institute engineering standards based on learnings from previous projects for use in future Herbalife Manufacturing projects.
• Additional duties as assigned

 

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE TEAM:

 

Great opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join a global nutrition and lifestyle company, to work within the Worldwide Manufacturing and Engineering departments by leading projects in the  design, coordination, construction, installation and commissioning of process and packaging equipment lines. Will develop and deploy innovative technologies and techniques aspiring for improved “safety first” objectives and in accordance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP).  Will work in a  collaborative team environment and atmosphere that works together to do what is right and to continuously improve the operation. Team takes pride in rising to any challenge and being flexible to adjust to business requirements. Our success is driven by accountability, teamwork, respect, and transparency.  

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads project teams of engineers, technicians, contractors/ temporary employees and supervises contractors/ temporary employees 

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL: 

 

Skills

• Technical skills with the ability to understand formulations/process/procedures.
• Ability to frame and solve practical problems, carry them to conclusion and communicate results professionally and effectively in written and oral form.
• Proficient understanding of mechanical and automation systems and how they function. Experience solving issues with mechanical systems
• Proficient in reading technical blueprints, schematics, mechanical and electrical drawings
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment and be a strong team player at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Initiative to learn the Herbalife business model and the motivations/reasons for business initiatives.
• Solid understanding of GMPs and other regulatory requirements.
• Proficient with computer software including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe.
• Ability to independently manage small projects to meet budget, quality and timing objectives.
• Ability to handle multiple activities and organize workload for effective implementation.

 

Experience:

• 7+ years’ experience in Equipment and/or Processing Engineering or related Engineering manufacturing environment.

• Experience leading facilities projects: overseeing planning, design, construction, and maintenance of physical assets to ensure they are functional, safe, and efficient, including: managing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations for renovations, system upgrades, and space reconfigurations in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in a regulated (GMP) manufacturing environment (Nutritional, Food, OTC, Pharma, CPG).
• Knowledge of materials/process/equipment (i.e. characterization/effect on manufacturing environment)
• Mechanical aptitude, understanding equipment and operation functionality to establish/challenge/optimize run  rates/productivity

 

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Experience:

• Demonstrated effective machine design experience.
• Exposure to HACCP/AIB, CFR 21.
• Skilled machining and fabrication ability.
• Powder blending and packaging experience
• Liquid blending and packaging experience
• Tea blending and packaging experience

 

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Automation, Food, Bioprocess, or Agricultural Engineering.

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

 

 

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow otherwise qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers.
• Manual dexterity required.

Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

 

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

 

• The manufacturing facility is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate, with some areas requiring hearing protection

 

 

 

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Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.