Location: Plover, WI
Company: McCainfood
Engineering jobs encompass a vast array of specialized roles within the field of engineering, aimed at designing, developing, and maintaining various technological systems and structures. These roles typically require a strong foundation in mathematics and science, and they span across numerous sectors such as civil, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, among others. The key features of engineering careers include problem-solving, innovation, and the application of practical knowledge to create solutions that can improve people's lives, enhance business operations, or even address global challenges. Engineers often work in teams, collaborate with other professionals, and are at the forefront of technological advancement.
ours. Or if you prefer the other side of the menu, we make most of the onion rings, mozzarella sticks, and other fried foods that people enjoy when they are together. At Mc Cain Foods, we know the importance that food plays in people's lives - the power it has to uplift and bring people, families, businesses and communities together.
Guided by our purpose to bring enjoyment to people's lives through great tasting food, we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change - today, tomorrow and for generations to come. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in over 160
countries and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Students like you are important to us. We aim to hire the best and brightest co-op students and interns, with the goal of having you join us as full-time employees upon graduation.
Our ideal student candidate is passionate, collaborative, willing to learn and take initiative. Why Join the Mc Cain family? You aren’t “just a student” at Mc Cain, you will be treated like any other member of your team Work with and learn from passionate leaders Our core values – Family, Authentic, Trusted and Quality – shine through every day, in everything we do Your experience at Mc Cain is what you
make of it – ask questions, network, take advantage of the opportunity to learn from our professionals Position Summary We are looking for an Engineering Intern to join us for a 4-month period, starting in May 2024.
This position will be based out of our Appleton, WI office. In this position, you will take your current skills and your ability to learn from the classroom in order to solve problems with Mc Cain’s Appetizer Engineering group. Like our full time engineers, you will be expected to be resourceful and self-sufficient as you support our five appetizer plants and our major initiatives. The Team The Apps Engineering team consists of ten individuals reporting to the Director of Apps Engineering.
We have a variety of backgrounds from multiple engineering fields and a wide range of developmental backgrounds. We support engineering efforts in five plants across North America building and executing capital projects, testing new technology, and finding ways to reduce our impact on the environment. What You Will Be Working On Like our corporate engineers, your work can be very fluid and may change depending on current needs. Examples of what you could be working on include: Safety walks/observations I/O checkouts & commissioning Field verification of drawings Deficiency list management Parts management and distribution Training coordination and documentation Asset, BOM, and PM route creation Warehouse and process data system construction Assist with project implementation/commissioning Identifying process inefficiency & creating solutions Procurement document creation What You Will Learn Safe working practices for manufacturing environments and construction sites Requirements and practices of food manufacturing Time and resource management Relationship building Cross function teamwork Mc Cain’s culture and commitment to improvement What You Need to be Successful Safety focused with the courage to question practices to keep self and others safe Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline, preferably Sophomore or Junior standing Must have exceptional analytical skills and be able to work with complex data Detail oriented with the ability to work with speed and accuracy Must be a self-motivated, analytical and independent thinker.
Results focused. Bias towards action, able to synthesize multiple pieces of information and act decisively Effective communication skills (both oral and written). Excellent problem solving, organization and planning skills.
High proficiency in tools used for data analysis such as Excel is a must; Auto CAD is a plus Car travel within Wisconsin may be required. The Engineering intern is expected to provide their own car What You Can Expect From Us A supportive team that will encourage you to be and do your best A safe and flexible working environment that promotes work/life balance The opportunity to be part of meaningful work and projects The opportunity to be part of our student community, to connect with students across North America Mc Cain Foods is an equal opportunity employer.
We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. Mc Cain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Your privacy is important to us.
By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Privacy Policy Job Family: Student & Graduates; Engineering & Technical Division: NA Operations Department: Maintenance West Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover Company: Mc Cain Foods USA, Inc.
organization. Our equipment is used worldwide in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities, ranging from comfort ventilation to manufacturing processes. Our efficient products improve comfort, safety, and health of lives across the planet.
Since 1947, we are deeply committed to helping you “Build Your Future, ” through professional growth, challenging leadership roles, and exciting opportunities around the world. Your opportunity: Work with designs and redesigns of new and existing products to complement and enhance product offerings and continually improve quality, minimize production costs and sustain a competitive advantage in the air movement and control industry. Work
closely with product development and manufacturing engineering on manufacturability of designs and proof of concepts on manufacturing processes. Independent judgment must be exercised frequently.
Specialized skills for this position are required at this level. Areas of expertise may include: electrical motor control circuits, controls, machine design, welding, fixture/tool design, machine troubleshooting, quality. What you'll be doing: Support development and improvement of manufacturing processes that meet or exceed process control goals with manufacturing engineering team Design, build and validate assembly fixtures that meet operations requirements for production as required Design,
build and validate check fixtures and measurement fixtures for critical features to maintain process control as required Maintain drawing files (CAD, PDF and other documentation) related to manufacturing fixtures and equipment as required.
Develop automation acumen that enables skills development for trouble shooting equipment such as robots, CNC programming, etc. …. Support the transition from design into production, including any necessary testing and training required for implementing new or changed designs Support die development with manufacturing engineering team of parts to ensure quality of finished components to meet manufacturing requirements Maintain close contact with the shop floor.
Listen to the problems and ideas. Prioritize and pursue the most important concerns. Responsible for resolving any and all issues as they arise Provide accurate documentation on changes requests Participate in value engineering projects to continually improve the cost efficiency of design and manufacturing processes Manage multiple project tasks as assigned in accordance with predetermined completion dates Support quality system initiatives to measure, record and track process capability on critical features Provide technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing processes and equipment.
Participate in Lean initiatives. Develop and maintain standard work for assigned critical processes. Develop and maintain SOP’s for assigned manufacturing processes. Lead shop floor rearrangements & 5S activities as assigned What you should have: What you should have: Work requires extensive technical or specialized training such as that which would be acquired in the first two or three years of college or technical school and/or certification program. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. 1-3 years of work experience required. Knowledge of CAD systems (Auto CAD and Inventor Preferred) SAP experience is a plus.
Basic understanding of Lean concepts Basic understanding of mechanical assemblies and assembly processes Special Notation The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
we strive to deliver innovative solutions to both our customers and the ultimate end users of our products. This Innovation is a key part of what we do here at Hoffmaster, and we continue to drive the industry forward by investing in our employees and state-of-the-art technology.
Primary Purpose of the Role Engineer solutions for RSC and retail-ready display corrugated requests for all applicable consumer and food service accounts as directed by the Packaging Engineering Manager meeting both internal and external partner-defined guidelines. Essential Job Duties Collaborate with packaging peers to discover and conceptualize PIP cost savings initiatives with a direct focus on packaging
components to determine feasibility and use cost-benefit analysis to calculate and analyze the expected ROI for both food service and consumer facilities. Work collaboratively with the Packaging Engineering Team for retail ready pallet display builds from concept to refined design(s) including all customer and operational requirements with structural engineering that meets internal and external standards while optimizing manufacturing and labor efficiencies best practices.
Set up and promote pertinent packaging requirements in PIM (product information management) for SKUs to include complete technical documentation (instructions, CAD drawings, and specifications) as directed by the
Packaging Engineering Manager. Participate and contribute to Kaizen Events and 6's activities as directed by our executive management and leadership team.
Co-responsible for maintaining the corrugated part number database and requesting part number publication from BOM for applicable programs in LX (Enterprise Application Software). Assist with sizing and designing poly film CAD templates in preparation for graphics application for product overwraps and or bags for both consumer and food service facilities. Work with required departments and vendors as needed to schedule, prepare, and attain passing ISTA (International Standards and Testing Association) test results for all applicable displays and packaging.
Assist Process Improvement Team with trial requests as assigned with a direct focus on packaging-related initiatives. As needed work in collaboration with affected departments in the development and implementation of SOP, JIB, SW, and or QC control documents as needed. Assist with miscellaneous tasks as directed by the Packaging Engineering Manager. Assist with performing preproduction First Article Inspections (FAIs) internally and externally as requested. Assist with identifying, documenting, and reconciling vendor packaging quality concerns with QC, Procurement, and/or Vendor as needed.
Support operations in troubleshooting packaging quality concerns and reconciliation of issues utilizing Root Cause Analysis. Provides active support and participation in safety-related projects as an active member of the Creative Converting/Hoffmaster Group safety culture. Follows and maintains all Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP Guidelines. Help support the Plant Engineering Team in the installation of new packaging equipment by validating packaging material designs and assisting in equipment qualification and start-up. Work in collaboration with both consumer and food service logistics teams to optimize packaging and minimizing shipping costs.
Work in collaboration to right size finished goods pallets for storage within internal warehouse racking. Required Skills and Abilities • Experience with managing multiple tasks with multiple " customers" simultaneously. • Understanding of ISTA testing protocols and procedures. • Basic design experience utilizing 2D/3D CAD Software, TOPS, Adobe Illustrator preferred, and willingness to develop proficiency. • Computer skills (Microsoft Office/Excel/Word/Power Point), Auto CAD, TOPS, (Adobe Suite/Illustrator/Photoshop).
• Experience performing data query analysis using statistical techniques and software. • Experience in Lean/6S is desired. • Performs work under general supervision. • Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills. • Ability to develop and lead projects within a stated deadline. • Strong attention to detail and willingness to assist others in collaborative cross-functional team initiatives. • Background in automated packaging applications and processes is a plus. • Acts with kindness, curiosity, and respect for others. #HGISalary2920 Hoffmaster Group Inc.
Learn more about our multiple locations! Let's connect! At Hoffmaster, we believe every person deserves to feel successful. That's why we provide a total rewards package designed to support our employee's success -at work, at home, and in life. This includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances, Student loan and Tuition assistance, physical and mental wellness programs, Paid vacation and holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and more! The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
we strive to deliver innovative solutions to both our customers and the ultimate end users of our products. This Innovation is a key part of what we do here at Hoffmaster, and we continue to drive the industry forward by investing in our employees and state-of-the-art technology.
Primary Purpose of the Role Responsible for designing commercial products and their production processes. This position works closely with Product Development and Commercial teams to turn ideas into marketable items based on industry research. Essential Job Duties Maintains knowledge of latest developments and technology to come up with unique product ideas Coordinating with the product development team to
finalize product ideas Works as a liaison between scientists, commercial team, OEM suppliers, and plant engineers Testing product prototypes to adjust design flaws Evaluating the product prototype to identify potential safety hazards Consulting with functional experts to determine cost-effective manufacturing procedures and materials Helps to plan and develop capital request with commercial, engineering, finance, safety, procurement, and reliability and supplier selection and development Follows and maintains all Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP Guidelines.
Required Skill and Abilities Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills. Ability to develop and lead projects
within a stated deadline. Strong attention to detail and willingness to assist others through teamwork, creative thinking, and interpersonal communication.
Experience working with suppliers to manage the relationship and innovation execution to create value. Experience with New Product Development/Stage Gate Process, Change Management, and Specification Ownership Experience with Prototype process and proficiency user in Microsoft Office Suite and 2D CAD software, including Draft Sight and/or Auto CAD. Proficiency in 3D CAD software, including Solid Works, a plus. #HGISalary2920 Hoffmaster Group Inc. Learn more about our multiple locations! Let's connect!
At Hoffmaster, we believe every person deserves to feel successful. That's why we provide a total rewards package designed to support our employee's success -at work, at home, and in life. This includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances, Student loan and Tuition assistance, physical and mental wellness programs, Paid vacation and holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and more! The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
