Process Production Engineer (junior)
Sunfed, New Zealand
Job Description
Sunfed is an award winning innovative and rapidly expanding food tech company that is leading the pack globally and shaping the future of food. Using our clean and breakthrough technology built with kiwi ingenuity, we are re-imagining the high protein food system to make meat without the animal. Our world-first category-breaking range of Sunfed Meats taste, feel and cook like animal meat but are healthier both for us, and the planet. It includes established favourite Chicken Free Chicken, the very popular Boar Free Bacon and the highly anticipated Bull Free Beef debuted at Meatstock 2020!
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an exceptional Process amp; Production Engineer (junior) to join the team and help us design and implement innovative engineering solutions.
You may have just finished your first year as an Engineering grad, intern or similar. Ideally you have had some exposure in designing and improving machinery, process amp; quality controls; and have proven ability to smoothly transition new designs from prototype to production with a focus on automation.
What we look for
We look for great communicators with excellent problem solving skills and an ability to contribute positively in a team environment.
You will be curious, have great initiative and are passionate about engineering.
You would have studied relevant Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Engineering Science or Mechatronics) and have graduated within the last 3 years.
In this role you will work alongside a lean tight-knit team of talented and skilled engineers.
As part of your application, please ensure that you attach a covering letter, CV and a copy of your academic transcript. We are particularly interested in understanding what University papers you have studied and completed, previous work experiences you have had along with your hobbies and interests.
A typical day might look like:
- Constant evaluation and improvement of processes with a strong lean towards automation
- New equipment installation, commissioning, training, SOPs and handover
- Continuously improve product quality and production consistency
- Continuously improve and innovate functions and processes by keeping up-to-date with latest developments in food and other industries
- Continuously innovate plant and production lines optimised for streamlined productivity and rapid adaptability.
- Assist with developing lean, agile and scalable production processes that maintain consistently high product quality, minimise risk and maximise efficiencies amp; optionality
- Assist with developing working instructions, workmanship standards and process documents, and ensure they are communicated well and adhered to
- Work with Product developers to translate and implement new product lines from Ramp;D to production
- Help in the design and manufacture of new machinery and equipment
- Liaise with suppliers with minimal disclosure to maintain strict confidentiality on company IP
- Assist with managing process change - training and supervising staff on new processes and technology
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering (or similar).
- Some work experience in Manufacturing/Process/Automation within a relevant sector i.e. Food, Dairy, General Manufacturing.
- You have proven understanding of safe and hygienic manufacturing processes with foolproof quality controls.
- You’re technology savvy and can research, analyse, and implement new machinery solutions quickly.
- You have exceptional problem-solving skills and are able to think outside-the-box and implement creative solutions.
- You operate at rapid pace with competence to distill complex information quickly and take intelligent action.
- You work with high energy and momentum and are ruthlessly results-driven.
- Your attention to detail is meticulous and you have a highly organised and methodical approach to your work.
- You are thorough in your analysis and think through all possible use cases leaving no stone unturned.
- You have fantastic written and verbal communication skills, and enjoy creating and documenting process playbooks.
- You have strong integrity and strictly abide by your confidentiality obligations.
Benefits
Want to leave the world better than you found it? Then Sunfed is the place for you.
Born global, Sunfed is a fast paced, constantly changing dynamic calling that focuses on your talents and challenges you to perform at your best. As a team of high performing misfits, we are bold with ideas and operate with pace and passion, always looking for better ways to fulfill our pur