Packaging Engineer

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal.  ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize.  The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

Overview

The primary responsibility of the Packaging Manufacturing Engineer is to improve the efficiency, safety, and quality of the Packaging equipment in the Production Department. The engineer manages projects in the packaging department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Improves the manufacturability of products and packaging equipment.  Works with operations on continuous improvement of packaging lines and equipment.  This is a hands-on engineering role. 
• Troubleshoots and improves new and existing equipment.  Partners with operations to gather data to identify root causes and solutions to production problems. 
• Originates concepts for new and existing packaging equipment, including support equipment such as conveying, robotics, instrumentation, weight control, and quality systems.  Manages and engineers approved projects through to completion.  Projects will cover a diverse range both in scope and area.
• Able to effectively communicate ideas and concepts to peers, subordinates and leadership within the organization and across organizational lines

Work Experience

• 2+ years in a manufacturing/industrial environment in an egineering capacity 
• Strong mechanical experience preferred. 
• Allen Bradley PLC and Wonderware programming experience a plus. 
• Experience with SAP or Red Zone stronly preferred

Education

• BS/BA in mechanical, civil, or electrical engineering or similar discipline such as industrial engineering.

Essential Capabilities (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Attributes)

• Fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, control systems integration, electro-mechanical drive systems, and safety.
• Ability to work weekends as needed.

Location

Chalmette, La.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.