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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Appleton, WI

Job-Type: Full-time

Job Description:

We are seeking a manufacturing engineer to join our dynamic production team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes, driving operational efficiency, and supporting production operations with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This hybrid role blends industrial engineering principles with hands-on manufacturing support, offering opportunities to work directly on the shop floor while contributing to long-term process enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes and methods.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and optimize operations.
• Design, procure, and implement tools, fixtures, and equipment for manufacturing.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, etc.) to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process validation and documentation.
• Prepare and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Track and report production metrics (cycle time, downtime, scrap, OEE).
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, and productivity.
• Assist with layout improvements, equipment integration, and workflow optimization.
• Learn and apply ERP/MES systems for production planning and tracking.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and production scheduling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work directly on the shop floor and gain hands-on experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis tools.

The ideal candidate possesses both a high level of technical expertise and an innate passion to build. You will play a critical role in creating and refining processes in order to improve manufacturing safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain work instructions and manufacturing specifications
• Identify and recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate production process and evaluate potential changes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in either Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
• At least 1 - 2 years' of engineering experience
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban and 5S

About Us:

Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels.

Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent, cutting-edge equipment, and a vertically integrated supply chain, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers—first and fast.

Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen’s®, Dutch Bros® beverages and Nurri™, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages – and about building a team that’s just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

Position Overview:

Driven by a relentless pursuit of operational excellence, the Maintenance Manager in the Trilliant Food & Nutrition family will lead all reliability and maintenance initiatives to unlock the full potential of plant performance. This role is pivotal in fostering cross-functional collaboration across operations, engineering, quality, and logistics; while championing a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. This position oversees all aspects of maintenance management, including asset reliability, budget control, CMMS utilization, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance Leadership

• Champion a safety-first culture across all maintenance operations
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols for employees and contractors
• Maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, and EPA regulations

Cost Optimization & Asset Management

• Develop and manage the maintenance budget to optimize costs and reduce waste
• Implement cost-effective asset management strategies to extend equipment life
• Oversee maintenance inventory and vendor relationships to ensure parts availability and economic stockroom practices

Reliability & Maintenance Execution

• Maximize equipment uptime through predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance programs
• Leverage CMMS data to plan and execute maintenance and project activities
• Coordinate major maintenance and capital projects with manufacturing and engineering teams

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Report and analyze weekly/monthly KPIs to drive proactive maintenance strategies
• Conduct reliability studies to identify CAPEX opportunities and operational improvements
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) initiatives and share best practices across departments

Team Development & Leadership

• Mentor maintenance staff in technical skills, CMMS usage, and problem-solving methodologies
• Set and evaluate departmental goals in collaboration with plant leadership
• Manage performance, training, and development plans for all maintenance personnel

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Initiatives

• Partner with CI teams and operations leaders to implement Lean and Six Sigma improvements
• Lead change initiatives and facilitate improvement projects across the plant

Facility & Utility Oversight

• Ensure utilities (air, steam, water, nitrogen, glycol, etc.) and wastewater systems meet production demands
• Maintain facility and equipment per GMP standards to meet internal and external expectations
• Support capital planning through evaluation of facility, utility, and equipment reliability

Additional Responsibilities

• Execute duties assigned by the Director of Manufacturing to support factory operations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related technical field preferred
• Minimum 7 years in operations, maintenance, or engineering; 10+ years in managerial leadership

• Strong expertise in packaging/mechanical systems, electrical, automation/PLC, and utility systems (boiler, glycol refrigeration, wastewater)

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop diverse teams

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Strong CMMS experience; skilled in RCA, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement

• Ability to manage a 24/7 continuous operation

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary that meets cost of living and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.This position works at our Little Chute, WI manufacturing facility.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines and lift and/move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.
• Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exists.

Safety Statement:

At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee’s first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Disclosures:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
• Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.
• Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
• Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process.
• EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
• Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers.
• The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.

Water Treatment Technical Service Rep. is responsible for providing technical/troubleshooting assistance, general product information, warranty assistance, and limited parts order processing on product that requires extensive product knowledge. Their primary customers are wholesalers (Plumbing and Pump and Well), plumbers, welldriller/pump installers, water treatment professionals, general contractors, service professionals, facility maintenance personnel, architects, engineers and other professionals responsible for ensuring equipment isspecified and serviced properly. Water Treatment Technical Service Rep. also works to assist callers to repair existing equipment or replace equipment when needed.

Responsibilities

Often serves as the main contact to our company for water treatment questions and equipment information.
Receives calls about treatment equipment and techniques.
Providing water analysis interpretation and product recommendation.
Trouble shoot equipment problems in the field and direct proper repair procedures recommending parts.
Assist with sizing water treatment based on facility size and water usage. Assisting with installation procedures.
Referring homeowners and potential customers to dealers and distributors for water treatment sales and service.
Quote specific commercial/industrial water treatment equipment utilizing engineered drawings and specs provided by customers.
Perform audits and modifications when needed on bill of materials for equipment builds.
Perform quality control functions and programming inspections on all commercial and industrial equipment before it leaves Water-Right.
Work internally on product improvement and advancement of new and existing products.

Test and vet out issues that are identified either internally or through feedback of dealers and distributors.
Provide technical data to internal Marketing Department for literature, and spec sheets on equipment.
Provide specifications of equipment to caller inquiries.
Check availability of parts for dealers and distributors to assist in order entry.
Other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications
Assoicate Degree in related field preferred
3+ years of related work experience or training (mechanical aptitude in lieu of water treatment)
Experience in installation, sizing, repair, troubleshooting. (Mechanical products)
Water chemistry knowledge or background a plus, not required.
Pump and well knowledge a plus, not required.
Ability/aptitude for all skills listed in the primary function above
Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.
Good financial and business acumen
Good typing/keyboarding skills
Computer literacy and navigation skills: Ability to navigate between applications (often within one call)including but not limited to ASI, Sales Force, InContact, multiple order processing systems (portals,GUIs, etc.), SAP, warranty processing, and more.

Education
Associate Degree in Related Field

Years of Experience
Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or training

We Offer
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dentalinsurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disabilityprograms and tuition assistance. Once hired, will need to work at a North America Water Treatment location 100% on site for 1 year and then available to apply for 1 day remote work.

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."

Mission

"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."

Positioning

The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.

This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.

• Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.

• Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.

• Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.

Scope of Accountability

Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability

• Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.

• Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing

• Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).

• Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.

Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering

• Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).

• Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.

• Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.

Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration

• Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.

• Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.

• Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.

• Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.

• Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.

• Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.

Core Technical Competencies

• AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.

• Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.

• Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.

• Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.

• Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.

• Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.

• FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.

• Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.

• Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.

• Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.

• Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.

• 5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.

• Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.

• Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.

• Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.

• Certifications:

  • Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

  • Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect

Success Metrics

• 99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.

• 100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.

• 25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.

• 15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.

• Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.

• Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.

Summary Value Proposition

This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.

It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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*At Securian Financial the internal position title isEngineering Senior Analyst or Engineering Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.*

Position Summary:

Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys designing, building, and supporting modern communication platforms? Do you like solving complex problems and working with teams that move quickly from idea to delivery? This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

As a member of the Telephony and Contact Center Technologies team, you will design, engineer, implement, and support Securian's enterprise telephony and contact center platforms. This role is focused on delivering secure, scalable, cloud-first communication solutions using RingCentral, NiCE CXone, and Cyara.

You will work closely with Contact Center Operations, Agile delivery teams, and technology partners to continuously improve customer and associate experiences across the enterprise.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Design, engineer, implement, and support enterprise UCaaS and CCaaS platforms

• Provide daily operational support for cloud-based telephony, unified communications, SIP services, and IVR solutions

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience engineering and supporting cloud-based telephony or contact center platforms

• Strong understanding of VoIP technologies, SIP, and call routing concepts

• RingCentral and RingCentral Contact Center engineering

• NiCE inContact / CXone administration and development

• Cyara or similar modern telephony orchestration platforms

• Experience designing and supporting UCaaS and CCaaS (including IVRs and contact center workflows) solutions in large enterprise environments

• Solid knowledge of networking concepts related to real-time communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supporting remote contact center agents

• REST API integrations and automation

• Scripting using PowerShell or Python

• Workforce management, call recording, or speech technologies

• PSTN carrier and phone number lifecycle management

This role plays a critical part in modernizing Securian's communication platforms and ensuring reliable, scalable experiences for customers and associates. You will have the opportunity to influence technical direction and deliver compelling solutions that matter.

#LI-Hybrid**This position willhave a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. Ifyou'reina commutable distance (90 minutes)you'lljoin us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

To view our privacy statement click here

To view our legal statement click here