Engineering Jobs in Spring Hope North Carolina

About Us :

We’re passionate about pets and the pet industry. For 20 years, we’ve made really good all natural dog treats, we’re on a journey to becoming the #1 All-Natural treat in North America with our brands Crumps Naturals, Caledon Farms and Dog Delights. We are 150 employees (and growing). We operate 2 sites with one in Mississauga, Canada and the other in North Carolina, USA. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace. Our Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, and the environment.

Our Core Values:

We embody an entrepreneurial mindset.

We act with compassion.

We act with Integrity.

We put quality first.

We work as a cohesive team.

We embraced agility and adaptability.

Position Overview :

We are looking for a qualified individual to lead new product development and continuous improvement R&D projects in our North Carolina Facility. The ideal candidate will be someone with a strong knowledge of food science, animal nutrition, or a related field and who can independently manage projects, problem solve, and communicate effectively throughout the organization. The individual will report directly to the R&D Director.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the formulation and development of new products from concept to commercialization through our gated product development process.
• Initiate new and support ongoing continuous improvement projects by identifying new ingredients, technologies, and processes that align with the company’s continuous improvement goals.
• Organize, coordinate, and conduct plant trials to support new product and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Initiate and lead process improvement projects for processing, baking, and packaging, to align to our company’s continuous improvement goals.
• Support Regulatory and QA initiatives to assure all specifications (formulation, labelling) are accurately developed and compliant with regulations (FDA, AAFCO).
• Maintain accurate records of all technical work and documentation.
• Support overall timeline development and project management initiatives.

Recipe to success:

• An innovator who gets excited by creative thinking and bringing new products to life
• Comfortable in an active manufacturing/production plant environment
• A curious personality who likes to dive deep into the "why" and "how" to continually understand and improve processes
• Enjoy staying up-to-date on current food and nutrition technologies and ingredients
• Collaborator who thrives on teamwork and maintains the "make it happen" spirit
• Food Science: meat science, food rheology, experimental design, statistics
• Food Engineering: mass and energy balance, thermodynamics, statistics
• Highly organized and able to work and balance the needs of several projects

Extra Ingredients:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in research and development in the manufacturing industry, with a preference for food/pet food.
• Bachelors’ degree or higher, in Food Science, Food Engineering, or similar.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities at once while finding efficiencies in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross functional partners from several departments in the organization.
• Experienced with Microsoft software including Excel, Word, and related software

Why Join The Crump Group?

• Employee Assistance Program
• Perkopolis Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Casual Dress Code
• Social Club Committee
• Anonymous Employee Engagement Surveys
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Dog-Friendly Office
• Comprehensive Health & Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)

The Crump Group is committed to equity in employment and diversity. The Crump Group will provide an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process to applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with Americans with Disabilities (ADA). If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform The Crump Group of your requirements.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.