Equipment/Process Engineer II

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Equipment/Process Engineer supports the Worldwide Manufacturing and Engineering departments by providing technical support to develop and deploy state-of-the-art technologies and techniques striving for improved “safety first” objectives and in accordance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP).  These activities will be in support of continuous improvement efforts as well as network initiatives for the projects and areas of responsibility assigned. As an individual contributor, this person will be self-driven, manage multiple projects under the direction of senior engineers, and be able to communicate clear and effective technical concepts and recommendations across functional departments and countries within the Herbalife organization.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: 

• 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.
• Troubleshoot problems with both components, materials and machinery processes in coordination with Quality, Production, Operations, Maintenance, vendors and OEMs.
• Design, coordinate, construct, install and commission process and packaging equipment lines.
• 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 HWS facility or outside partners to ensure machinery and processes meet all requirements.
• Assist in the development of SOPs to ensure processes consistently meet all required operating standards for processing and packaging.
• Work with senior staff and in partnership with HWS 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.
• Capture and institute engineering standards based on learnings from previous projects for use in future Herbalife Manufacturing projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills:

• Ability to frame and solve practical problems, carry them to conclusion and communicate results professionally and effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to handle multiple activities and organize workload for effective implementation.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Ability to function as an effective team member and leader as needed.
• Ability to observe manufacturing processes and quickly identify opportunities for improvement
• Working knowledge of GMPs and other regulatory requirements.
• Proficient with computer software including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe.
• Ability to manage small projects to meet budget, quality and timing objectives.
• Ability to work with tools for mechanical assembly, disassembly and minor fabrication.
• Must have knowledge of measuring techniques to create, verify, read and utilize engineering drawings.

Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in Equipment and/or Processing Engineering or related Engineering manufacturing environment.
• 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:

• BS Degree in an Engineering discipline required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Regulated (GMP) environment (Nutritional, Food, OTC, Pharma, CPG) a plus.
• Exposure to HACCP/AIB, CFR 21 and/or FDA food regulation guidelines.
• BS Degree preferred in Mechanical, Automation, Food, Bioprocess, or Agricultural Engineering.
• Electrical or Electro-mechanical exposure/experience is a plus

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