At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:   

Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.   Develop lasting relationships with great people.   Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Staff Engineer

The Staff Process Engineer – Aseptic and Beverage is responsible for independently designing batching and CIP system for different water and/or beverage (including hot fill and Aseptic lines) as well as scoping projects and obtaining equipment quotes from vendors for new beverage processing lines. These projects include but are not limited to new beverage technologies, cost savings, efficiency improvements, equipment retrofits, process improvements, new product rollouts, and other miscellaneous projects as dictated by customer needs.  The position is also responsible for providing technical support to other departments.

Essential Functions

Provide technical expertise and collaborate with OEMs in designing batching and CIP systems for water and beverage lines, including but not limited to cold fill, hot fill, CSD, and aseptic.Ability to develop PIDs for process roomsPlanning, designing, and validating new beverage processes as well as optimizing the existing ones.Develop beverage equipment and process specifications to satisfy requirements of current products and future products.Initiate RFQ and collaborate with other Product Development teams to establish required specifications/parameters for beverage process equipment, including batching, thermal processing and filler.Provide continuous support to all beverage plants for new/existing equipment related issues.Ability to trouble shoot process equipment including but not limited to pasteurizer, skimmer, UHT, Aseptic valve cluster, Aseptic tank and Aseptic filler.Strong understanding of PLC programming for the batching and process system.Collaborate with vendors, corporate project managers and operations to support beverage equipment installation and ensure successful commissioning.Experience working with process authorities and FDA related certification and validationsWork with appropriate cross functional teams to identify and implement process improvements to streamline equipment reliability.Identify cost savings opportunities and develop business plans to realize the savings.Travel requirement of 25% to 50% (domestic and international).Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:6 Years  – Experience in Beverage processing or manufacturing environment6 Years  – Experience in Engineering Project Management6 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

               *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:10+ Years– Experience in Beverage processing or manufacturing environment10+ Years – Experience Engineering Project Management10+ Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

In-depth knowledge of different batching and CIP systems for beverage manufacturing lines that would best fit line requirements.Ability to design PIDs for process room.Great knowledge of beverage products and different beverage processes (including but are not limited to: hot fill, cold fill, HTST, CSD, and low acid aseptic)Great understanding of the CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Verification) processProject management competencies - planning, budgeting, schedule tracking, vendor management, and cost controlsStrong verbal communication skillsGood understanding of PLC programmingStrong analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to work well in collaborative group environmentsGood technical writing and presentation skillsMust be well organizedProficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project, and OutlookKnowledge of AutoCAD is preferredAbility to work independently and with limited directionAbility to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

Lead Like an OwnerIdentifies safety issues and takes prompt corrective actionCoaches/corrects unsafe team behaviorEffectively prioritizes quality, productivity, and costEncourages honest feedback from direct reports, peers, and up-line managerUses customer feedback to improve service levels and internal/external customer relationshipsInnovACTUnderstands the concepts of process consistency and waste minimizationModifies goals based on changing business needsPromotes sharing of opposing viewpointsFind a WayAnticipates problems and opportunities within functional area, and recommends proactive solutionsUses technical knowledge to coach team performance and educate othersLeverages technical know-how to solve challenging problemsEncourages and models teamwork to demonstrate behavioral expectations for Team MembersBuilds relationships up, down, and across effectivelyEmpowered to be GreatProvides effective coaching and feedback to improve individual and team performanceProvides positive recognition for Team Member resultsAssigns responsibilities to maximize team strengthsResolves team conflicts with a calm demeanor and skillEffectively communicates team and individual expectations and follows up appropriately

Education

Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field *experience may include a combination of work experience and education*Preferred: Master's Degree in Engineering or other related field

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$104,299.46 - $148,626.74 / Yearly

Bonus Target: 10% Annual

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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