At Zentis - We are Fruit Masters! Zentis is Europe's number one fruit processing company and one of the leading brand manufacturers of jams, sweets, and custard-based desserts. The Company's North America operations are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Plymouth, Indiana, where we produce fruit and dairy preparations for a variety of customers including yogurt, ice cream and bakery manufacturers. This role will be located on-site in Plymouth, Indiana Primary Responsibilities Training & Leadership • Lead Engineering team members in technical excellence and production best practices. • Promote a culture of innovation, safety, continuous improvement. Project Management • Lead Engineering projects from concept to implementation. • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. • Establish project priorities and allocate resources to support business objectives. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams in Production, Quality, Maintenance, and IT as well as with the Central Engineering team headquartered in Germany. Engineering Process Improvement • Identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance safety, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency. • Build and strengthen engineering processes, standards, and best practices across the site. • Drive continuous improvement efforts through data analysis, root cause problem solving, and implementation of sustainable solutions. Production Support & Optimization • Support equipment upgrades, expansions, facility improvements, and new technology implementation. • Collaborate with Central Engineering and global stakeholders on strategic initiatives and equipment installations. • Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards. Formal Education Required: • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Specific Experience and Key Knowledge Requirements: • 5+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing, industrial, food production, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or similar environment. • Prior experience leading, mentoring, or managing engineers and technical teams. • Proven success managing capital projects and cross-functional initiatives. • Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. • Experience driving operational improvements and solving complex technical challenges We offer a great benefits package that features: • Medical (PPO and HSA plans), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401k employer contribution • Generous paid Vacation/ Sick Time & Holidays • Paid Parental Leave • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance • And much more! EOE/M/F/H/V