Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Process Engineer will provide engineering support by overseeing assigned production operations, handling technical issues as a contact for customers, troubleshooting product production issues, and improving processes to ensure quality, safety, and economic viability.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Ø  Develop process / project engineering plans for assigned projects and present to corporate engineering and site management.

Ø  Lead and / or support engineering projects at the facility, including ensuring the success in meeting various objectives such as schedule, budget, and related

Ø  Support the development of a project budget and monitor expenses, adjust and offset expenses in other areas if necessary

Ø  Consults with contractors, vendors, and / or suppliers to finalize engineering project specs and / or installations

Ø  Reports back to the site management team and corporate engineering on project status

Ø  Meet with relevant customers to ensure needs are met and / or find and determine the relevant path forward, and justify it by business objectives.

Ø  Support and / or lead the development and writing of manufacturing SOPs and / or work instructions with Process Leads.

Ø  Oversee assigned ongoing production jobs

Ø  Direct production personnel working on assigned projects

Ø  Prioritize critical tasks to meet production goals

Ø  Oversee and / or run production and / or development jobs

Ø  Implement the production schedule put forth by the Operations Manager and / or the Production Manager

Ø  Implement equipment / process training programs for Operators

Ø  Provide coverage for Production Operators during breaks and as schedule dictates

Ø  Project Scale-up and Process Improvement

Ø  Identify process bottlenecks and develop a streamlining strategy

Ø  Coordinate the implementation of the streamlining project

Ø  Coordinate process improvement efforts and communicate to customers as appropriate

Ø  Work closely with other members of the engineering team to scale up the design of new processes and equipment

Ø  Work closely with other members of the engineering team on equipment installation, streamlining, and troubleshooting

Ø  Work with the Site Manager to identify areas for process improvement

Ø  Regularly update the status of projects with Management

Ø  Work in multi-function teams

Ø  Work closely with the Project Manager to understand customer expectations

Ø  Work closely with the Project Manager to evaluate job costs for current and future proposals

Ø  Provide technical expertise and be a technical resource for the company

Ø  Report maintenance issues / requests to the Maintenance team

Ø  Identify routine maintenance failures and provide long-term solutions

Ø  Be the technical lead for key customer accounts as defined

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

v  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related, and / or equivalent experience

v  1-5+ years’ experience in a chemical / food manufacturing environment.

v  Food manufacturing plant experience strongly preferred.

v  Knowledge of ISO, QSR / GMP, and quality processes and procedures preferred

Company Description

Chemical Manufacturer

Company Description

Chemical Manufacturer