Job Location: Hazleton, PA * Summary:* The Plant Engineer’s primary function is to ensure that the plant’s systems are fully operational and reliable, as required, to support the wrapping and processing of unpackaged products while adhering to schedule, rate of production, and all quality specifications. In addition, this individual will be the main point of contact for any processing-related trials and executions at the facility and will provide key input to production feasibility. In addition, the Sr Mechanical Engineer: Processing Systems Oversight: * Provide oversight for all aspects of the West Hershey plant's systems. Work with the maintenance department to ensure that the correct asset reliability plans are in place for the plant's processing equipment. Work with the production departments to ensure that Process Operating Guides are accurate and current. In addition, work with the Maintenance leadership team to update vendor support contracts related to processing systems to ensure asset reliability. Processing Systems Optimization: * Provide strong technical leadership and support to Plant Operational and Maintenance staff in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and optimization of existing processing systems, including engaging with the materials suppliers and optimizing performance on the manufacturing lines. Capital Project Management: * Manage capital projects up to $1,000,000 in value for processingimprovement efforts at the plant. Responsible for developing manufacturing feasibility assessments, capital cost estimates, process system design, selecting equipment, preparing equipment and construction bid specifications, evaluating bids, overseeing installation and start-up of process equipment and systems, troubleshooting, and training line supervisors, operators, and maintenance personnel. R&D/Innovation/Continuous Improvement Trial Support: * Act as the main point of contact for the plant regarding testing efforts for R&D, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement trials, whether led by corporate counterparts or driven by the local team. Oversee the review/approval of the Trial Protocols and die lines and drive engagement from team counterparts to review risks and contingency plans, schedule considerations, and impact on production lines/outputs. Processing Documentation: * Ensure that all processing-related documentation is accurate and up to date. Documentation should include layout drawings, elevation drawings, equipment manuals, job safety analyses, and process operating guides. Processing Materials Oversight: * Provide technical expertise to ensure that all new processing materials introduced through the PCM process are correctly designed to operate on existing packaging equipment. * Skills and Experience:* * A combination of knowledge, experience, and proficiencies in processing systems for the food or pharmaceutical industries applicable to Hershey processing systems, construction practices, standards, and codes to support manufacturing and provide a competitive business advantage * Demonstrates a strong understanding of Engineering fundamentals. Possesses a working knowledge of processingengineering, which is required to design, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot processing systems and their components (primary, secondary, and tertiary processing). This includes GMPs, layout optimization, ergonomics, equipment safety, and an understanding of standard processing materials used in the food processing industry * Sound judgment in providing technical analyses, developing alternatives/recommendations (cost estimates, feasibility, specifications, and interpretation of requirements), understanding and proficiency in the development of engineering solutions with the ability to effectively communicate and build consensus cross-functionally on increasingly complex and fast-paced projects * Ability to communicate and develop relationships with OEM vendors, contractors, internal customers, and all levels of management within the Hershey Company * Ability to participate in cross-functional processing troubleshooting assignments to diagnose root cause issues and provide options for resolution * Provide the appropriate level of mentoring and training to team members as well as our manufacturing customer base * Ability and willingness to work in a team environment with limited supervision * Strong leadership / interpersonal skills, demonstrated willingness to accept new/challenging assignments * Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong PC skills * Minimum Requirements and Education:* * Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics) or Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology and/or relative engineering experience within The Hershey Company * A minimum of 4 years experience in a related food or pharmaceutical role is preferred * Practical knowledge and relevant experience in Controls and Food Processing Systems are preferred and would be considered a plus. * PE certification is a plus. * Foreign language (Spanish, Portuguese, Asian languages, etc.) is a plus #LI-CE1 #LI-Onsite The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).