Job Description:

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to build and oversee production equipment optimization across sites and to own manufacturing automation initiatives.

You will…

• Work closely with our Senior Leadership Team to spearhead innovation projects focused on scaling our network capacity, operations and expanding the customer offering 

• Assist our Construction and Facilities teams with the design of distribution facilities, including new facilities, facility retrofits, process changes, and other material flow and 5S-related changes 

• Partner with our Automation and Engineering team to launch and support new projects and processes at our facilities across the US 

• Identify and implement design changes that will improve efficiencies, capacity & throughput

• Assure that practices promoting continuous improvement are adopted by the organization to drive improvements in morale, quality, delivery and cost 

• Manage processes, projects, and systems in an effort to achieve unit goals while interfacing with multiple fulfillment and operations support teams 

• Create an effective work environment by setting clear objectives, successfully integrating with teams and maintaining open communications 
• Communicate with key stakeholders and senior management on project status, strategy, risks, and issues 

You are...

• A critical thinker — Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems 
• Enterprising — Seek to take up and start new projects. Able to achieve work with the risk of failure
• Creative — Challenge conventional methods and open to new ideas 
• Driven by results — Push projects to completion with a sense of urgency. Focus on activities that have tangible business outcomes 
• A clear communicator — With solid written and oral communications skills. Able to clearly coordinate and provide information to co-workers 
• A leader — Have experience not only driving personal performance but also managing other team members as necessary

At a minimum, you have...

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management or other technical degree 
• 5+ years supporting production equipment and equipment projects 
• Preferred Food Industry / Food Processing Experience
• Strong project and program management background, and demonstrated experience leading projects, preferably in lean operations 
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite products with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or other 2D drafting software experience preferred
• Lean Six Sigma certification and Kaizen experience 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professional attitude, and approach (and the ability to interact with individuals at various levels of the organization, up and down)