Process Engineer

1. Engineering & Operational Support

• ◆Design and optimize food processing and packaging line layouts, including room configurations and material flow.
• ◆Support daily production operations through process improvement initiatives and technical problem-solving.
• ◆Develop and improve warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, and order fulfillment processes.
• ◆Evaluate and implement material handling solutions to increase efficiency and reduce labor costs.

2. Automation & Systems Integration

• ◆Collaborate on factory automation systems including MES, PLCs, sensors, and control systems.
• ◆Partner with OEM vendors to specify, install, and optimize production equipment and integrated systems.
• ◆Support commissioning, startup, and validation of new production lines and automation technologies.
• ◆Utilize vision systems and inspection technologies for first article validation and ongoing quality control.

3. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• ◆Analyze and improve production line performance with a focus on throughput, yield, and overall productivity.
• ◆Identify opportunities to reduce production costs and eliminate waste using Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints methodologies.
• ◆Partner with production planning and scheduling teams to enhance production flow and capacity utilization.
• ◆Drive process improvements in warehouse operations to streamline receiving and order fulfillment processes.
• ◆Improve order accuracy, fill rates, and reduce operational errors.

4. Facilities & Layout Planning

• ◆Lead facility layout design, refurbishment projects, and reconfiguration of production and warehouse spaces.
• ◆Support re-commissioning efforts for modified or relocated production lines.

Additional

may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

What you bring to Pacific Seafood

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
• ✓7+ years of experience in in manufacturing, distribution, or food processing environments.
• ✓Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints methodologies.
• ✓Strong knowledge of food processing and packaging operations, production line design and optimization and warehouse operations and material handling systems

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:

• ✓Must be available to work Monday–Friday during regular working hours, with occasional weekend duties.
• ✓Ability to maintain a stationary position 80% of the time, with intermittent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and/or crawling.
• ✓Ability to move and transport documents, equipment, or other items weighing up to 50 pounds across various locations for different team members, departments, and events.
• ✓Capable of occasional travel as required by duties, demonstrating efficiency and effectiveness in diverse locations.
• ✓Capable of operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, including a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
• ✓Capable of frequently communicating with team members and stakeholders, accurately conveying detailed or important spoken instructions.
• ✓Capable of perceiving visuals for activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer screen, and engaging in extensive reading.