Job Description

THE ROLE:

The Equipment/Process Engineer will work onsite at our state of art Innovation and Manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem, NC. Will support the Worldwide Manufacturing and Engineering departments by providing technical support to develop and deploy innovative technologies and techniques aspiring for improved “safety first” objectives and in accordance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP). These activities will be in support of continuous improvement efforts as well as network initiatives for the projects and areas of responsibility assigned. As an individual contributor, this person will be dedicated, and able to lead multiple projects under the direction of senior engineers, and be able to communicate clear and effective technical concepts and recommendations across functional departments and countries within the Herbalife organization.

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:

• Propose, measure, analyze, design, evaluate and implement best improvement options for machines, processes and mechanisms.
• Coordinate with suppliers to furnish parts and equipment to specification as needed.
• Work with in-house manufacturing and contract manufacturers to ensure that the process and packaging systems and procedures provide consistent operating conditions and the safety and integrity of finished products.
• Solve problems with both components, materials and machinery processes in coordination with Quality, Production, Operations, Maintenance, vendors and OEMs.
• Develop, coordinate, construct, install and commission process and packaging equipment lines.
• Create protocols and conduct packaging line and process capability trials in support of commercial deployment of systems.
• Support validation/qualification line work, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ & PQ, at HWS facility or outside partners to ensure machinery and processes meet all requirements.
• Assist in the development of SOPs to ensure processes consistently meet all required operating standards for processing and packaging.
• Work with senior staff and in partnership with HWS Manufacturing, Technical Operations and R&D in order to effectively scale up new formulations, and to specify processing equipment which is compatible with new formulations and the Manufacturing strategy of HLF operations.
• Research innovative technologies to promote the Herbalife ‘Build it Better’ culture.
• Capture and institute engineering standards based on findings from previous projects for use in future Herbalife Manufacturing projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE TEAM:

Great opportunity for an Equipment/Process Engineer to join a global nutrition and lifestyle company, to work with Worldwide Manufacturing and Engineering departments by providing technical support to develop and deploy innovative technologies and techniques aspiring for improved “safety first” objectives and in accordance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP). Will work in a collaborative team environment and atmosphere that works together to do what is right and to continuously improve the operation. Team takes pride in rising to any challenge and being flexible to adjust to business requirements. Our success is driven by accountability, collaboration, respect, and clarity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

NONE

Job Qualifications

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

Skills:

• Ability to frame and tackle practical problems, carry them to conclusion and communicate results professionally and effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to handle multiple activities and organize workload for effective implementation.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Ability to function as an effective team member and leader as needed.
• Ability to observe manufacturing processes and quickly identify opportunities for improvement
• Solid understanding of GMPs and other regulatory requirements.
• Proficient with computer software including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe.
• Ability to lead small projects to meet budget, quality and timing objectives.
• Ability to work with tools for mechanical assembly, disassembly and minor fabrication.
• Must have knowledge of measuring techniques to create, verify, read and apply engineering drawings.

Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in Equipment and/or Processing Engineering or related Engineering manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of materials/process/equipment (i.e. characterization/effect on manufacturing environment).
• Mechanical proficiency, understanding equipment and operation functionality to establish/challenge/optimize run rates/productivity.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Project Management Experience
• Regulated (GMP) environment (Nutritional, Food, OTC, Pharma, CPG) a plus.
• Exposure to HACCP/AIB, CFR 21 and/or FDA food regulation guidelines is a plus,
• Electrical or Electro-mechanical exposure/experience is a plus
• BS Degree preferred in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Food, or Bioprocess Engineering is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow otherwise qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers.
• Manual dexterity required.

Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The manufacturing facility is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate, with some areas requiring hearing protection

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US Benefits Statement

Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.