We are seeking a Plant Engineer for our Philadelphia location. This person will lead engineering activities and support operations with a focus on management of plant equipment and utility infrastructure to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing operations and successful execution of operation projects. Primary Responsibilities: • Management of equipment including installation, maintenance plans, and decommissioning. • Regular equipment inspection to ensure the designed operation performance is being met. • Ensure equipment compliance with safety and industry standards. • Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks and implement new/modify existing equipment to increase production performance. • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures or process deviations. • Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime. • Key stakeholder for engineering projects from concept and design to implementation. • Prepare technical documentation, project timelines, and cost estimates. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams in Production, Quality, Maintenance, and IT as well as with the including Global Central Engineering team headquartered in Germany. • Provide technical guidance to maintenance team on appropriate PM plans and equipment repairs. • Training of plant staff on equipment operation and correct setpoints. • Promote a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement. • Performs other duties as assigned. Formal Education Required: • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering. • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with preference in food manufacturing. Specific Experience and Key Knowledge Requirements: • Strong understanding of mechanical systems (pumps, mixing, heat transfer). • Understanding of steam, refrigeration, compressed air, and water treatment systems. • AutoCAD experience • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills. • Decision-making, management and development of employees, problem solving, flexibility.