Senior Equipment Engineer
DSJ Global is currently partnered with an industry leading nutraceutical manufacturer who is looking to expand their team in the greater Greensboro, NC area with a new Senior Equipment Engineer. This individual will lead the development and implementation of innovative production automation, quality control, and packaging technologies while managing key engineering projects from concept through commissioning. The position will play a critical role in project planning, resource allocation, budgeting, scheduling, risk assessment, contractor management, and equipment implementation. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, safety, maintenance, supply chain, and leadership teams to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with manufacturing, quality, safety, planning, and operations teams to identify opportunities for enhanced product quality through advanced inspection technologies such as X-ray systems, metal detection, checkweighing, and laser-based solutions.
- Develop and implement automation initiatives utilizing robotics, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), intelligent warehousing systems, and other Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Identify and deploy best-practice technologies that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
- Lead the design, construction, installation, startup, and commissioning of process and packaging equipment lines.
- Apply packaging and process automation principles while considering product characteristics and packaging design requirements.
- Collaborate with internal operations teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure reliable, safe, and compliant production systems.
- Troubleshoot issues involving equipment, materials, and manufacturing processes in coordination with operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, and supplier teams.
- Develop and execute equipment capability studies, validation protocols, and production trials to support new process implementation.
- Support equipment qualification and validation activities, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent and compliant operations.
- Establish engineering standards and best practices based on project learnings and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop detailed project schedules, monitor execution, and coordinate activities among internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in equipment, process, manufacturing, or industrial engineering environments.
- Minimum 3 years of experience within a regulated manufacturing environment such as food, beverage, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
- Experience with manufacturing automation, process equipment, and quality inspection technologies.
- Knowledge of packaging materials and their impact on equipment performance and production efficiency.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to optimize equipment performance, productivity, and throughput.
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