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College Park, GA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1644

Schweid & Sons is a family-owned and operated premium ground beef company with a proud heritage spanning four generations. We supply top-quality beef to Retail, Foodservice, and National Account customers across the U.S. and are committed to quality, customer service, and innovation in protein manufacturing.

We are seeking a hands-on Industrial Engineer / Process Engineer with 2–4 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry to support process improvement, efficiency projects, and productivity initiatives. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing operations, reducing waste, improving throughput, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.

This role will report to the Director of Engineering.

• Review and document current manufacturing processes to find ways to improve efficiency, productivity, safety, and cost. A nalyze daily operations, create and update various production layouts.


• Develop and update regularly all production metrics like throughput, standard staffing and quality parameters.


• Design and implement process improvements that increase yield, reduce waste, improve cycle times, eliminate bottlenecks, and support smooth operations—all while meeting food safety and quality standards.


• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.


• Lead or support new equipment installations and modifications for the engineering department —from concept to start-up.


• Use data analysis and statistics to find bottlenecks, process variation, and improvement opportunities, then apply data-driven solutions to boost efficiency.


• Troubleshoot production issues collaboratively, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field like Industrial, Manufacturing or mechanical.


• Relevant 2-4 years of food manufacturing or CPG industry experience required.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical recommendations in layman's terms.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and process modeling tools.


• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement tools.


• Experience with process mapping, time studies, and root cause analysis.


• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards (HACCP, SQF, etc.).

• Experience in new equipment installation and designing process procedures.


• Experience with automation, packaging, or high-speed food production lines.


• Proficiency with CAD or simulation software (AutoCAD).

This position is primarily in College Park, Georgia with up to 20% travel to our NJ location and other engineering trips.

• Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.


• Health Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, HRA and voluntary disability benefits.


• Financial Benefits: 401(k) + employer match and life insurance.


• Location: This is an on-site role located in College Park, GA.


• Environment: Our facility is refrigerated. In this role you will be exposed to < 40 degrees for multiple hours of the day.

At Schweid & Sons, our culture is built on our core values: Trust, Respect, Innovation, Passion, and Pride. We believe in creating an environment where people can collaborate, contribute ideas, and grow their careers while delivering the very best burger experience to our customers. Joining our team means becoming part of a company that values its people as much as its product.

At Schweid & Sons we believe that to build the best team, we must hire using an objective lens. We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire people for their potential and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As such, we do not discriminate or make decisions based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let your recruiter know how we can make your interview process work best for you.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes.