Lamb Weston · 1 month ago
Associate Engineer (Full Time | Multiple Location Options)
Kennewick, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$32.44/hr - $48.65/hr
1+ years expLamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and global reach. The Associate Engineer role involves conducting analyses to develop design options, collaborating with experienced engineers, and preparing reports to communicate project progress. The position includes a training program and responsibilities in engineering and maintenance projects, with a focus on monitoring production standards.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Assigned to a training program that would last one to two years, depending on when the employee completes the Process Quality (PQ) Certification Program
Will be required to complete Foundations of Leadership and the PQ Training Programs and would be required to complete the PQ Certification
Will be assigned Engineering and/or Maintenance projects
Will be mentored by the Plant Engineering Manager, Project Engineer and Production Manager
Will be tasked with monitoring production to insure that safety, quality and cost standards are maintained
Responsible for evaluating subordinate performance, communicating with employees and providing information for work performance improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related field with 1-3 years' experience or a Master's degree with 0-1 year's experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills
Proficient in MS Office, with a high emphasis in Excel
Must be detail orientated
Excellent technical and analytical skills
Ability to work weekends and/or shift work with a strong work ethic and employment history
Preferred
1-2 years production processing or supervisory experience preferred
Previous experience in a food processing environment preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
Company
Lamb Weston
When most people look at a potato, they see just a potato. But when we look at a potato, we see possibilities.
5001-10000 employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Operating Officer
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