Process Engineer II

Overview

The Process Engineer II is an extension of management. Responsibilities are broad and include safety, product quality, process control, productivity improvement, and development of a LEAN culture. The Engineer is expected to spend a significant amount of time on the floor, lead major process equipment projects, and mentor less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assume a leadership position at the facility in partnership with the shift supervisors. Activities include resolution and communication regarding safety issues.
• Execute scheduled PHA's and JSA's.
• Proactively monitor areas and remediate potential safety issues.
• Develop and execute "standard work" activities.
• Improve productivity through the elimination of non-value-added activities. Apply Engineering principles and methodologies to improve productivity and eliminate waste.
• Work to maximize equipment efficiency and quality for output.
• Member of the facility QIC. Ensure identification of root cause and subsequent prevention of future customer complaints.
• Assist in the training of operators with a focus on quality critical product specifications and process parameters.
• Significant experience with equipment troubleshooting and process design.
• Must be capable of successfully managing major process equipment projects (>$750k) on time and on budget.
• Must be capable of leading and/or supervising others in their role or in the execution of completing a project.
• Mentors less experienced engineers.

Education Requirement

• B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Controls, or similar Engineering Degree.

Experience Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Two to four years of related experience and/or training.
• Must have experience in both practical Process Engineering and Project Management.

Certifications & Licenses

• Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred.

Other Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• Proficiency in workflow processes, value stream efficiency, and systems thinking.
• Understanding process variance and the resultant effects on Quality.
• Knowledge of applied statistics.
• Ability to perform problem analysis utilizing problem-solving methodology.
• Must be knowledgeable in the Project Management software being used.

Physical Demands

• Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits and Compensation

The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance-Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.