Plant Process Engineer

About the Role

This role will be responsible for maintaining and improving production across various products and equipment at our West Union manufacturing facility.

A Day In The Life

No two days are ever the same in this role. Tasks can include:

• Training operators in proper process, tool usage, and tool maintenance.
• Collaborating with other engineering teams on process efficiency, quality, and safety improvement projects.
• Developing new designs using 3D modeling software like Solidworks for carts or production tools. Then work with the fab shops to complete the fabrication of them in a timely manner.
• Working closely with contractors to coordinate utility needs such as air and electrical drops, and oversee the installation of new equipment.
• Coordinating daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance tasks on machinery.
• Troubleshooting machines whenever the team needs extra support.
• Providing hands-on support to production lines as needed.
• Completing hands-on testing for new process changes.

From a Plant Process Engineer: I enjoy the constant problem solving and the drive toward innovation that keeps things exciting. I have had jobs in the past where the day could not end soon enough because I was ready to be done. This is not one of them. I find the job rewarding and find myself here past scheduled hours often not because I have to but because I want to.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• 95% of the workday will be on the manufacturing floor working on projects, operating and repair of equipment.
• Involvement with equipment operators to ensure parts are programmed, training and any process related issues.
• Responsible for working with Safety, Quality, and Industrial engineering teams on parts, assembly, and process improvements.
• Implementation of Engineer Change Notices (ECN) and Process Change Instructions (PCI).
• Support production as needed, capable of building all products to the expected quality standards in the designated area of focus on an as needed basis.
• Assist production staff with product related questions.
• Work with Plant manager on various facility improvement projects.

Requirements

• 0-10 yrs experience.
• 4-year technical degree, in an electrical, electronics or mechanically oriented curriculum.
• Must be strong in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Internship/co-op experience is preferred.
• Must enjoy hands on product exposure.
• Electrical skills and experience needed.
• AutoCAD or similar software a must.
• Multi-tasking, problem solving and strong communication skills a must.
• Strong emphasis on perfect product quality and to maintain a safe work environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work standing for 8 - 10 hours at a time.
• Required to use ladder, forklift or other means to acquire parts for product assembly.
• Able to use power & hand tools, as well as electrical testing and measuring equipment.
• Ability to lift 35 to 50 pounds independently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance.
• 401k with employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Relocation assistance.

Pay

$65k-$85k base, negotiable dependent on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.