Manufacturing Technology Engineer II

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 II

The Manufacturing Technology Engineer II role is responsible for partnering with various departments gathering technical proposals, design and development of complex Manufacturing Technology projects primarily, but not limited to, support of manufacturing line processes. You will act as the technical SME working in collaboration across the Niagara network with both internal and external stakeholders contributing to: software architecture design, creation of SOW’s leading to the development of manufacturing software applications, integration into various enterprise systems, project pilots, and analysis of data collected justifying mass project deployments.

Essential Functions

• Design, modify and deploy Manufacturing Technology Solutions through various software’s across multiple sites.
• Specify hardware requirements and assist in the design of software systems dedicated to capturing process information related but not limited to OEE, FPY, Scrap, Rework, productivity, downtime analysis, and predictive maintenance.
• 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.
• Develop business logic when certain events are detected in operations to minimize the cost impact of the events.
• Work with internal stakeholders to identify their requirements and develop innovative solutions that meet and exceed these needs.
• Create and organize documentation on all MT solutions to facilitate knowledge transfer to Niagara manufacturing sites.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficult to diagnose faulty operations, and make recommendations to engineers, suppliers and customers.
• Proactively engage with customers in order to define the overall technical approach for Manufacturing Technology solutions.
• Maintain technical skills and knowledge and keep them continuously updated.
• Assist in the development of Asset Management Systems and Computerized Maintenance Management systems.
• Proactively report on project progress against schedule.
• Participate in strategic and tactical planning sessions.
• This position requires up to 30% travel.
• 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:
  • 2 Years  – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 2 Years  – Experience in Position
  • 0 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

                *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 4 Years  – Experience working in Position              
  • 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Strong exposure to Manufacturing Technologies including MES, LMS, CMMS, automated data collection, visualization, quality, efficiency in manufacturing, automated decision control, workflow, database applications, scheduling, and interface to ERP systems.
• Proficiency in, but not limited to:
  • Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects, Visio, etc.
  • Oracle Business Systems
  • Efficiency Improvement Analysis Applications
  • New System Implementation & Administration
• Able to translate data into recommendable actions to senior staff
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Self-Motivated with a proven record of taking the initiative
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Detail-Oriented with Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Able to execute tasks in a very dynamic and ever-changing environment
• Exercise sound judgment and ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce

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

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Identifies safety issues and takes prompt corrective action
  • Coaches/corrects unsafe team behavior
  • Effectively prioritizes quality, productivity, and cost
  • Encourages honest feedback from direct reports, peers, and up-line manager
  • Uses customer feedback to improve service levels and internal/external customer relationships
• InnovACT
  • Understands the concepts of process consistency and waste minimization
  • Modifies goals based on changing business needs
  • Promotes sharing of opposing viewpoints
• Find a Way
  • Anticipates problems and opportunities within functional area, and recommends proactive solutions
  • Uses technical knowledge to coach team performance and educate others
  • Leverages technical know-how to solve challenging problems
  • Encourages and models teamwork to demonstrate behavioral expectations for Team Members
  • Builds relationships up, down, and across effectively
• Empowered to be Great
  • Provides effective coaching and feedback to improve individual and team performance
  • Provides positive recognition for Team Member results
  • Assigns responsibilities to maximize team strengths
  • Resolves team conflicts with a calm demeanor and skill
  • Effectively communicates team and individual expectations and follows up appropriately

Education

• Minimum Required: 
  • Bachelor's Degree with a preference in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Industrial Engineering.

• Preferred: 
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Industrial Engineering

Certification/License:

• Required:            Certificate in PLC programming and Electrical Maintenance
• Preferred:           Certificate in PLC programming and Electrical Maintenance

Foreign Language

• Required:            None Required
• Preferred:           None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$85,229.38 - $123,582.61 / Yearly

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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