Associate Mechanical Engineer

company information

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based dairy company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and value-added products to nourish consumers.

With more than $1B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s growing portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

The company is driven by its values of caring for people, the animals that supply us with milk, and the planet. By providing nourishing products, implementing stringent care standards for animals, and stewarding efficient operations and responsible packaging, fairlife, LLC puts a focus each day on making a positive impact for all. 

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

job purpose:

The Mechanical Engineer continuously evaluates the plant machines for reliability and effectiveness.  In fulfilling this role, the Mechanical Engineer works closely with engineering team department members, maintenance, and operations. They provide day-to-day technical support on all aspects of plant machine center operations. The Mechanical Engineer works with maintenance planning and operations to plan and schedule all preventative and predictive maintenance for machines as needed. They will act as plant liaison for new system start up and commissioning by all outside controls contractors and system integrators to ensure proper transfer of documented PLC program changes, manuals, and adequate training on the installation/changes that have been completed.

Responsibilities:

• Perform design of experiments to redesign systems creating chronic issues and develop sustainable solutions.
• Knowledge of NH3 compressors, air compressors, boilers, HVAC, and other support equipment is a plus.
• Maintain and update all documentation for machine centers, as needed (Schematics, manuals).
• Source parts through schematics, spare parts manual, and parts attendant.
• Make recommendations on spare parts for internal inventory.
• Create work orders and PM’s through D365 and add all parts required for the scope of work to be performed.
• Troubleshoot all issues related to operations of Utility and Facility equipment.
• Make suggestions/recommendations on process improvements and present to the Engineering Department.
• Schedule downtime repairs with packaging, maintenance, and project manager/supervisors.
• Work hand-in-hand with OEM technicians and utilize all resources to eliminate downtime.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by teaching operators with how to perform operator PM’s
• Participates in plant safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Closely collaborate with manufacturing and engineering team to clearly define engineering acceptance standards and specifications based on the voice of customer
• Validate and characterize new processes, equipment and fixtures for production implementation focused on damage-free.
• Create detailed manufacturing instructions to document engineering critical characteristics
• Collaborate with the Quality, Manufacturing and Maintenance Managers to reduce and eliminate downtime contained on the single agenda
• Perform BDA and RCA’s for issues that arise from the production floor. 
• Incorporate Lean Manufacturing best practices and working in a culture focused on continuous improvement
• Good math and reasoning ability is essential.
• Able to understand and utilize engineering drawings, operating manuals, and blueprints to conduct business.
• Regular use of a variety of machines and tools is essential. 
• Other duties may be assigned.

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related field.
• High speed manufacturing / utilities and facility experience.
• Experience programming PLC, specifically RsLogix 5000 preferred.
• SolidWorks experience required.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt accreditation

working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Walking: Stands, walks, and sits during completion of job responsibilities.
• Lifting/Carrying: Occasional lifting requirements as job demands.  Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work in a fast paced high demand production facilities and the ability to be able to perform those duties.

food safety requirements:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

position location: Goodyear, AZ

reports to: Engineering & Reliability Manager

exempt/nonexempt: Exempt

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].