Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Baraboo, WI (NOW HIRING)

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States.  Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby's, Aunt Nellie's, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley, Green Giant, CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more!  Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!  Come join the Seneca Foods team - Apply now!

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Seneca Foods Corporation is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of "Manufacturing Engineer" at its Baraboo, Wisconsin location. 

The position of Manufacturing Engineer requires the qualified candidate to develop, improve and optimize manufacturing processes by: identifying areas for improvement; maintaining high levels of manufacturing and product quality; designing new products and processes; and ensuring cost-efficiency and conformance with regulatory standards.

More specifically, the Manufacturing Engineer position is responsible for performing the following duties: (i) evaluating and improving manufacturing efficiencies by analyzing & planning workflow, space requirements, speed and equipment layout.; (ii) developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors.; (iii) optimizing facility layouts, production lines, machine operations and network performance; (iv) planning, execute & finalize new projects according to strict deadlines within budget.; (v) completing design & development projects by training & guiding technicians; (vi) assisting with preventative maintenance programs in coordination with plant management; (vii) providing technical oversight and support with troubleshooting, quality, PM's and project management; and (viii) other related duties assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.  In addition, qualified candidates must possess 24 months of related engineering experience in a food processing or can manufacturing setting.  Finally, the Company requires qualified candidates to have previous experience with Auto CAD or similar drafting software; the ability to read technical drawings; the ability to conduct statistical, strength/load and geometrical calculations; the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel; project management skills; problem solving ability; and teamwork skills.

TO APPLY

To apply, go to https://careers.senecafoods.com/go/View-All-Careers/8599000/ click on the "Manufacturing Engineer" (Baraboo, WI) link and complete an online profile.  A resume and letter of interest may also be submitted via email to rsersch@senecafoods.com or mailed to: Seneca Foods Corporation, ATTN: Rebecca Sersch801 Sauk Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913. (Please reference the "Manufacturing Engineer (Baraboo, WI)" position in the cover letter.)

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at ADA@senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.