Back End Engineer

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Silver King Beverage Company (formerly Vobev) is the first independent can maker and filler in North America to streamline the beverage supply chain under one 1.3 million sq ft roof, shrinking lead times, reducing costs, and lowering the carbon footprint. Our culture, built on Safety, Quality, and People, fosters innovation and collaboration in an inclusive environment. We’re passionate about building world-class drinkable brands and need a pioneering team to deliver on this vision. Join us to disrupt the industry and make a difference every day.

SUMMARY

Responsible for developing and implementing production / processing methods and controls in accordance with quality standards in the most cost-effective manner. Evaluates and solves problems as they occur and recommends and implements improvements to the production process. Oversee operations to assure that they comply with established quality standards. Responsible for reviewing proposals regarding the acquisition of production / processing equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs methods for maintaining or increasing production / processing levels and implements improvements to increase production, reduce production costs, and improve quality while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Plans and performs development projects for materials and mechanical improvements for the back-end process. Develops objectives, project criteria and budgets. Initiates and evaluates actions to meet agreed objectives and criteria.
• Troubleshoots process problems and identifies solutions which reduce downtime and conserve maintenance costs.
• Participates in installation, troubleshooting, failure investigations, and corrective action of material, process, and mechanical problems; monitors process equipment to identify potential errors and develops solutions to eliminate the reoccurrence of those problems.
• Implements programs to introduce and qualify new materials, products, processes, and / or equipment in the plant and with our customers. Originates test packs and leads acceptance tests and evaluations through various lab services.
• Maintains an awareness of technical progress in materials, supports areas, and production equipment. Initiates technical meetings to review problems and seek improvements.
• Assists in reviewing quality assurance policies to be implemented in a new facility, including procedures and equipment with the aim of standardizing wherever possible. Prepares cost estimates and submittals for process and improvement initiatives.
• Develops and updates process procedures to ensure that documentation is accurate and understandable.
• Determines the test methods, procedures, parts, and equipment needed to implement engineering changes.
• Participates in project implementation, installation, check-out, tune-up, and start-up of new equipment or can lines.
• Participates in audits, upgrades, and recommends improvements, rebuild, and troubleshooting of existing equipment.
• Implements programs to introduce and qualify new materials, products, processes, and / or equipment in plants and with our customers. Originates test packs and leads acceptance tests and evaluations through various lab services.
• Interacts with the engineering and operations groups and plant staff on manufacturing-related matters, strong interaction with Front End, tooling and quality engineers and manufacturing technicians to gather information and provide guidance for implementation.
• Originates specifications for equipment, materials, and processes to support manufacturing or marketing needs.
• Maintains awareness and complies with all environmental management requirements.

Why Join Us : Silver King Beverage Company (formerly Vobev) offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, disability, 401(k), paid holidays and PTO with opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative and supportive work environment. We are committed to safety and quality in all aspects of what we do. Silver King Beverage Company is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

Qualifications

Physical Demands : The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Silver King Beverage Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.