Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's 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.

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

Job Purpose:

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer ensures plant machinery operates reliably and efficiently. They provide technical support, lead preventative/predictive maintenance planning, and act as the liaison for system startups and contractor coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions.
• Maintain machine documentation (schematics, manuals, PI&D).
• Source and recommend spare parts; manage work orders in D365.
• Coordinate overhauls and downtime repairs with cross-functional teams.
• Drive process improvements, CI initiatives, GMP, and 5S.
• Train technicians and support safety/environmental programs.
• Define engineering specs, validate new equipment/processes.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to reduce downtime.
• Conduct BDA/RCA and support Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Manage capital projects from design to implementation.
• Improve MTBF and MTTR metrics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, dairy processing, and packaging.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related field.
• High speed manufacturing, dairy processing, and packaging.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt accreditation a plus.

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:

• Follow all safety standards and life saving rules that have been established.
• 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 products 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 Director

exempt/nonexempt: Exempt

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace, 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 emailcareers@fairlife.com.