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One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.\nThe Starbucks experience starts in our Roasting Plants where we have a dedicated team of professional roasters and supporting process teams including planning, warehouse management, packaging, roasting, maintenance, engineering and logistics.\nAs a senior engineer, you will:\nProvide technical leadership for manufacturing operations, applying engineering principles to solve complex process, equipment, and operational challenges.\nDesign, optimize, and support soluble coffee manufacturing processes to improve safety, product quality, efficiency, yield, throughput, and overall plant performance.\nAnalyze process and equipment performance data to identify trends, losses, constraints, and opportunities for improvement, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.\nLead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for process deviations, equipment failures, and recurring reliability issues, ensuring corrective actions address underlying causes.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives that increase capacity and reliability while reducing waste, energy consumption, operating costs, and process variability.\nDevelop and improve equipment reliability strategies, including preventive and predictive maintenance approaches, in partnership with Maintenance and Operations.\nEvaluate new technologies, equipment, and engineering methods using technical, operational, and financial analysis to determine business value.\nDevelop and execute capital projects from concept through execution with clear accountability for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and business results.\nManage the commercial aspects of engineering projects, including developing requests for proposals, evaluating bids, supporting contract negotiations, managing contractors, and controlling project expenditures.\nLead cross-functional engineering initiatives, building alignment among Operations, Maintenance, Automation, Quality, Safety, and other stakeholders to overcome obstacles and deliver sustainable results.\nProvide leadership and technical direction to maintenance and automation specialists, while maintaining direct involvement in plant engineering priorities and technical problem-solving.\nBuild engineering and organizational capability by developing strong working relationships, mentoring less-experienced engineering partners, sharing technical knowledge, and clearly communicating priorities, risks, recommendations, and results.\nWe’d love to hear from people with:\nEngineering (electrical, mechanical, chemical or industrial) (3 years)\nEngineering design and implementation in particular area of specialization (5 years)\nOrder management system (5 years)\nPerformance metrics development and root cause analysis (5 years)\nWarehouse or inventory system implementation (3 years)\nProject management (1 year)\nStrategic planning\nConsumer products or food company and plant experience, either technical or production\nSupervision, including direct supervision of contractors\nAbility to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities\nTeam-building skills\nAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing\nAbility to work independently\nResults-oriented\nSolid distribution operations or transportation skills\nAbility to provide leadership, with the ability to coach and mentor team partners\nProject management skills, including measurement, reporting and financial analysis\nAs a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.\n*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.\nThe actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.\nJoin us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!\nStarbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nQualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.\nStarbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. 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