Manufacturing Engineering Manager

$120,000 - $172,500/Yr

Campbell Soup - Downers Grove, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Downers Grove, IL

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will provide site technical engineering expertise responsible for the implementation of all capital project installations and startups, and manage a team of employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering department employees.
• Develop and manage the capital plan and strategy.
• Plan and implement equipment installations for capital projects and plant orders. Specify, order and verify necessary materials. Ensure compliance to specifications.
• Direct outside contractors and maintenance mechanics for installations.
• Startup new and reworked equipment. Troubleshoot system and provide training to plant personnel.
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates and installation schedules.
• Create and implement new applications/designs/algorithms that improve the performance/efficiency/functionality of new and existing equipment installations.
• In partnership with the Maintenance Manager, facilitate and/or direct resolution to issues as it relates to food safety and quality.
• Assume responsibility for ensuring adherence to Food Safety practices and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2 years' experience in supervising employees or contractors

Nice-to-haves

• Able to fabricate machine parts and equipment, including welding and machining, steel, aluminum, bronze and stainless steel, basic sheet metal operations.
• Able to use hand and powered tools.
• Able to and qualified to install electrical power (4160, 480, 277, 240, 208, and 120 VAC) and control wiring (AC and DC).
• Able to install piping (stainless steel, steel, copper, plastic, aluminum) for processing, Freon, glycol, water, sewer, hydraulic oil and compressed air.
• Able to read blueprints, ladder logic, P&ID's, electrical and piping schematics.
• Proficient in programming PLC's, HMI's, servo drives and electronic controllers.
• Must drive forklift truck.
• Excellent knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC).
• Knowledgeable in basic construction methods (concrete, flooring, tile, roofing, plaster).
• Knowledgeable in conveyor applications and construction (belt, table top, pneumatic, vibratory).
• Knowledgeable in bakery equipment applications and construction.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.