Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Company Description

From tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of health. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates.

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer supports plant performance improvement through process optimization, automation initiatives, reliability improvement, manufacturing analytics, and continuous improvement activities. This role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and plant leadership to identify opportunities, implement sustainable solutions, and improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). This role applies Lean manufacturing principles, industrial engineering methods, structured problem solving, and manufacturing technology to reduce losses and improve operational performance. The position serves as a key contributor to advanced manufacturing initiatives including automation, manufacturing systems, data collection, reporting, and operational excellence programs

Pay Range: $95,000 - $98,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a consistent presence on the manufacturing floor to identify opportunities for safety, quality, reliability, and productivity improvements.
• Analyze OEE, downtime, quality, waste, labor, capacity, and reliability data to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Facilitate root cause investigations using A3, PDCA, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, and other analytical tools.
• Support automation, controls, digitalization, and manufacturing technology projects from concept through implementation.
• Assist in developing business cases, ROI analyses, project charters, and implementation plans for operational improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and IT/OT teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
• Support deployment and utilization of manufacturing systems including SCADA, MES, CMMS, Power BI, and industrial data platforms.
• Use process mapping and value stream analysis to improve material flow, labor utilization, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, validation, and operational handoff activities when supporting capital projects.
• Support TPM and reliability initiatives aimed at reducing equipment failures and improving asset performance.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and performance metrics that support data-driven decision making.
• Maintain process documentation, standard work, and project records.
• Coach and support frontline teams in the application of Lean principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Support advanced manufacturing initiatives involving automation, robotics, machine vision, artificial intelligence, and smart manufacturing technologies as applicable.
• Establish project baselines, performance targets, and benefit-verification methods to ensure implemented improvements deliver measurable results.
• Lead assigned manufacturing improvement projects from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, reliability, process improvement, operations excellence, or a related industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing manufacturing losses and implementing process, equipment, automation, reliability, or standard-work improvements.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, EHS, or IT/OT teams.
• Experience leading or supporting projects from problem definition through implementation, performance verification, and operational handoff.

Preferred

• Experience in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or another high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Experience analyzing manufacturing data including OEE, downtime, throughput, reliability, quality, waste, or labor performance metrics.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or comparable structured problem-solving experience.
• Experience with Power BI, SCADA, MES, CMMS, SAP, AVEVA, or similar manufacturing systems.
• Relevant co-op or internship experience may be considered as part of the experience requirement.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products, including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers, our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas, fresh fruit when in season, and fresh arils.

POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com.

We’ve made Wonderful® Pistachios America’s fastest-growing snack brand. We’ve turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful® into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI® Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in America. JUSTIN® Wine produces California’s top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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