Manufacturing Technology Engineer

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to :

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Manufacturing Technology Engineer

The Manufacturing Technology Engineer I is responsible for collaborating with internal departments & external vendors to assist in commissioning manufacturing technologies throughout the Niagara network.

Commissioning includes but not limited to being on-site to coordinate various activities from various stakeholders, report daily on progress updates, ensure all required assets have been procured, extensive system training & troubleshooting, and provide system support.

Essential Functions

• Support commissioning of systems working with our internal / external stakeholders onsite and plant management teams.
• Training all end users, to include super users on functionality and process changes as they relate to new manufacturing technologies.
• Documenting requirements, process flows, new functionality, and creation of SOP / training materials while maintaining all materials in a central repository.
• Working with business to understand and document system requirements, test various integrations within applications, and update UAT scenarios to deliver and support business needs.
• Trouble shooting daily operational system issues to define root cause, working in collaboration with business partner to create temporary / permanent solutions.
• Ability to take direction, learn processes / systems quickly and apply to deliver results based on timeline.
• Recognize potential problems with existing equipment and develop solutions with the ability to adapt to various engineering designs, applications, and process criteria.
• Create dashboards and reports that present production data to plant staff and management.
• Perform data analysis using software tools to model and develop new understanding of manufacturing opportunities.
• Ability to work in fast paced, dynamic environment collaboratively with a cross-functional team and manage project implementations.
• Organize, schedule and run meetings to coordinate on-site commissioning’s, identifying opportunities and system needs.

Interacting with multiple departments including but not limited to IT, Planning, Logistics, Plant Production Teams, and external vendor.

Documenting meeting minutes, action items, issues, and risks.

• Ability to plan, track, escalate, and deliver upon tasks and timelines assigned.
• Available for 24 / 7 support (scheduled and off hours).
• Excellent problem solver with the ability to keep many driving factors and requirements in focus.
• Monitor process, technology and provide insights into overall status.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, ability to communicate and interact at various levels of organization including Plant Directors.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : 0-1 Years Experience in manufacturing field, prefer manufacturing technology experience such as MES / LMS / CMMS.

0-1 Years Experience in position0-1 Years Experience managing people / projectsTravel Requirements : 90-100%

Preferred Qualifications : 2 Years Experience in manufacturing field, prefer manufacturing technology experience such as MES / LMS / CMMS.

2 Years Experience in position. 2 Years Experience managing people / projects

Competencies

• Analyzing and developing solutions addressing customer needs.
• Experience in Business Analysis.
• Overall high degree of professionalism.
• Strong team-oriented interpersonal skills including facilitation and the ability to effectively interface and work with a wide variety of people.

Must work independently.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to provide detail documentation of a technology incident.
• Proficient computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal, communications and analysis skills, planning and organizational proficiency and good business judgment.
• Ability to delivery effective and professional presentation to peers, management and other professionals within our field.

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success :

• Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and / or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required : Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience
• Preferred : Master's Degree in Manufacturing, Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience

Certification / License :

• Required : N / A
• Preferred : N / A

Foreign Language

• Required : None Required
• Preferred : Native or Bilingual Proficiency

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type : Salary$69,575.00 - $100,883.75 / Yearly

Benefits

Los Angeles County applicants only Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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