Process Engineer - Dallas

Danone - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Dallas, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Process Engineer at Danone North America plays a crucial role in enhancing manufacturing processes within the Dallas beverage facility. This position focuses on equipment improvement, standardization, technical training, and problem-solving to eliminate process losses and drive operational excellence. The engineer will collaborate with line teams, lead training initiatives, and ensure adherence to safety standards while contributing to the overall goals of the manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Serve as backup to the Line Leader and lead Daily Direction Setting (DDS) process when Line Leader is unavailable.
• Identify, prioritize, and eliminate process losses, leading discussions on losses and the Top 3 Plan for the month in weekly DDS.
• Provide feedback to design (materials & product initiatives) and lead smart standardization deployment.
• Define the equipment standards.
• Direct and coach the change management & validation processes.
• Lead, build and coach the capability of process failures technical troubleshooting.
• Lead and coach process benchmarking & reapplication.
• Collaborate with Line Leader and line team (frontline workers) to develop solutions.
• Prepare and give training on process equipment changes.
• Develop self through participating in corporate and external training.
• Participate in planned stops and changeovers on the line as needed.
• Standardize and improve changeovers and Clean in Place (CIP) activities.
• Spend 60-80% of time on the floor.
• Become a technical expert for a designated process.
• Train and become proficient on all basic line team roles.
• Coach and collaborate with the line teams and site and regional equipment or process owners.
• Deliver on SQCDMN daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals and objectives through individual and team efforts.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulations (WISE) to ensure a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or 3-5 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated technical aptitude and leadership.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion.
• Strong interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Ability to work in a fluid environment and identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions.
• Self-directed with little supervision.
• Ability to adjust schedule to support 24/7 manufacturing operations as business needs dictate.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401k Plan
• Wellness Program
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental bonding leave