Summary Description:

At The Gorilla Glue Company, we're passionate about building strong brands with our fantastic team of employees. We believe in promoting a culture of excellence that empowers, engages, and connects people. This position will be responsible for improving our current operational packaging processes.

What’s in it for you?

Thanks to our commitment to creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture, Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top place to work for 14 years in a row. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.

Joining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll be able to help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference.

What will your day look like?

• Identify and implement strategies to drive efficiency in existing processes.
• Source and procure new equipment, including preparation of capital justification.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for all new equipment purchases.
• Design various custom equipment and machinery, including filling machines, fixtures, and replacement parts.
• Perform process capability analysis and other data analysis to assess process performance.
• Utilize statistical tools to evaluate and improve processes.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to develop and execute FDA IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
• Lead cross-functional project management to deploy solutions effectively.
• Support Operations, Continuous Improvement Engineering, and Maintenance in process improvements.
• Train Operations and Maintenance teams to effectively use new equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot unexpected malfunctions and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complex issues.
• Manage a variety of rapid prototyping equipment, including standard machining equipment.
• Other duties assigned by management.

What will you bring to the table?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD, with SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience in light-duty structural design.
• Demonstrated design experience using pneumatics, servos, and linear motion systems.
• Strong understanding of how controls impact engineering solutions.
• Preferred experience in liquid filling systems.
• Experience in authoring technical documents, including validation protocols, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Experience with rapid prototyping and/or machining is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities are required for interaction with all levels within the organization.
• Proficient in critical thinking and troubleshooting of complex mechanical equipment and systems (experience with fillers, batchers, and cartoners is a plus).
• Goal-oriented, confident, and capable of thriving under pressure in a competitive environment.
• Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Able to work independently with effective initiative to meet short deadlines.
• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD
• Fluent in Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel up to 10%