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Quality Engineer
Job Details
Job Location
Somerset - Somerset, NJ
Description
Do you love snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!
At PIM, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.
We are looking for a Quality Engineer interested in starting a career as part of our R&D team at PIM’s Somerset site in New Jersey.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Quality Engineer, reporting to the Manager, Process Engineering will lead focused, proactive problem-solving efforts to improve plant manufacturing processes and will participate in the formulation, evaluation, and presentation of product, process and manufacturing alternatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Works closely with R&D, production, and other functions to formulate a manufacturing process for new products.
Conduct trials for new products, to change/modify existing products, or when new equipment is introduced.
Scale up products from the R&D phase to production.
Utilize engineering principles and creativity, participate and support portions of pre-defined Engineering projects.
Provide technical analyses.
Make appropriate recommendations and participate in the design and implementation. Drive solution to completion.
Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex process issues; diagnose technical problems and identify short and long-term solutions.
Define alternative solutions and design criteria by which to evaluate the options, working closely with cross-functional teams to resolve problems.
Develop tactical plans and prioritize to achieve project goals; drive solutions to completion.
Keep detailed records of process improvements and equipment changes.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or Food Engineering or related
Demonstrated understanding of technology including complexities of products and machinery.
Familiarity with Product Change Management processes.
Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and adjust priorities as necessary.
Exposure to process design/process facilitation.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to establish and sustain effective relationships with all stakeholders to foster an environment where innovation and cooperation are used to solve problems.
Ability to lead by involving others in decision processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.
Desired Skills
Food Manufacturing experience
What We Offer:
We invite you to come and build a SWEET career at PIM. Our entrepreneurial environment is perfect for action-oriented individuals who enjoy a non-bureaucratic structure. Make an immediate and lasting impact while helping to grow our iconic brands.
PIM offers competitive pay and a comprehensive set of benefits for which each Associate is eligible on their first day of employment.
Benefits include:
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision care, flexible spending accounts for you and your dependents
Company matching 401(k) plan
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous paid time-off including sick/personal days, vacation, and company holidays
Wellness Programs
Scholarship Program
Commuter Plan
Our Key Principles:
Put Consumers First:Understand consumers and address their needs and desires.
Accessible:We strive to make our brands available in traditional retail and online anywhere consumers want to find them.
Transparency:Be open and honest about our products, ingredients, how we make them and label them.
Responsibility:We do not advertise on any media outlets aimed at children under age 13 and have signed an industry commitment to abide by this standard.
Community:We partner with local and national organizations on strategic initiatives to help our communities thrive.
Fun and Goodness:At the end of the day, we make snacks and treats that bring joy and goodness to peoples lives.