Plant / Project Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Food Manufacturing & Food Safety/Quality
Full-time
Juicero’s mission is to make healthy living easy and accessible through technology and plant-based nutrition. Starting with the first ever countertop cold-pressed juicing system—The Juicero Press, Packs and connected Juicero App—and reinventing the “farm to glass” supply chain, we unlock 100% raw, fresh, organic produce directly to consumers everywhere.
The Project Engineering team is responsible for the design, procurement, and installation/roll-out of all large capital (equipment & build) projects in support of Juicero's fresh-cut food manufacturing operations and growth.
As the Project Engineer, you'll work directly on the design, configuration, procurement, and roll-out of various capital equipment and facility projects. You'll use your engineering/maintenance ingenuity and rigor to realize safe, cost-effective, and automated solutions that enable Juicero's fresh-cut food manufacturing capability at tremendous scale. Our ideal candidate will be comfortable in the face of massive scaling initiatives and excited to contribute novel solutions!
Juicero is a Series C funded start-up with investment from leading venture firms such as Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Campbell’s soup, ARTIS Ventures and many others. We’re growing quickly and care deeply about building a world class team.
Come have a fresh juice with us - we’d love to hear from you!
The Work:
- Plan and manage the successful roll-out of seven-figure capital projects.
- Source and design food production equipment tailored to Juicero operations needs.
- Effectively validate and commission each piece of equipment that is been purchased. (With Supporting Documentation and Departmental Sign off)
- Ensure all environmental and safety standards are met and the accompanying documentation is maintained at all times.
- Coordinate with Maintenance Engineering and work cross-functionally to update project status and issue resolution.
- Provide equipment/facilities on-call support as escalation / back-up after hours as needed.
The Requirements:
- Bachelor's in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years' experience in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years' demonstrated experience managing capital investment projects in excess of $1MM from concept to delivery, within budgetary and time constraints for large-scale manufacturing operations.
- Experience and knowledge in installing / repairing of refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning services in relation to operating equipment.
- Proficient with blueprints, schematics, and AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of HazMat, MSDS, SDS, ADA, NFPA, OSHA and related regulations.
The Perks:
- Work with like-minded individuals who are passionate and energized about making the world a healthier place!
- Drink Juicero’s full catalog of cold-pressed juice at the touch of a button.
- Healthy, free vegan lunches.
- Weekly company-sponsored wellness and recreation activities such as yoga, soccer, meditation, and rock climbing.
- Competitive health benefits, 401(k), salary, and stock options.
