AmeriQual Foods - Manufacturing Engineer

Now’s your chance to join a company where WHAT YOU DO MATTERS!

AmeriQual Group , a fast-growing shelf-stable food manufacturer based in Evansville, IN, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our expanding Engineering team!

Why AmeriQual?

Impactful work that supports the U.S. government, national brands & retailers

Career growth with training, tuition reimbursement & advancement opportunities

Competitive benefits, a strong bonus structure & a focus on work-life balance

Innovative projects and a collaborative, fast-paced team

You’ll lead and implement engineering programs that support our growth initiatives and help shape the future of food manufacturing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and systems.
• Interact with vendors and contractors during equipment installs and upgrades.
• Develop proper preventative maintenance procedures to ensure equipment functions correctly.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Communicate project schedules and align outage and shutdown needs with team members.
• Closely monitor ever-changing production schedule to plan projects and repairs.
• Provide production support, including troubleshooting manufacturing process and equipment.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative collaboration with all team members, customers, and contractors.
• Supply technical information and guidance to the Maintenance team for spare parts, predictive maintenance and preventative maintenance to increase equipment reliability.
• Lead cross functional teams to deliver solutions on time and on budget.
• Ensure contractors are operating in a safe, compliant manner and following AmeriQual policies.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Position will also frequent the production floor, so operating in standard seasonal warehouse and food processing plant temperature conditions will be required. Lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing / pulling / moving objects, and using specialized tools, equipment, and machines is required. Operating in standard seasonal warehouse and food processing plant temperature conditions will be required. Work is completed in a facility where nuts, fruits, and other allergens are present.

AmeriQual Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, and all employment-related decisions, terms, and conditions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. AmeriQual is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.