Process Engineer

Job Summary

The Process Engineer's role is to provide technical leadership to operate a major asset (annual revenue of $50MM to $200MM) at target regarding output, usage of material and energy by meeting product specifications. This involves establishing a process of data collection, auditing, and preventive maintenance to quickly identify deviations and suggest corrective measures. The role also includes addressing improvements in process efficiency, product quality, and the cost of poor quality for the process, leading process optimization.

To achieve these goals, the Process Engineer II will develop standard control processes and standard operating procedures, define process set points for all product types, and create associated management tools. They will actively support safety performance by encouraging safe behaviors and engaging in initiatives to improve safety culture. Additionally, they will share learnings and findings within the technical community and participate in Center of Excellence activities.

The Process Engineer II will work closely with electrical engineers and process control specialists to develop and implement process control architecture and process modeling systems. They will review and potentially adjust raw material specifications based on performance analysis to drive expected performance improvement.

Plant Overview

This job position is with a manufacturer of mineral wool insulation products, including industrial boards of various densities, batts for commercial building applications, and a wide range of pipe insulation.

Your Day to Day

• Perform continuous analysis to identify areas for improvement and corrective actions.
• Develop standard control processes and standard operating procedures.
• Define process set points for all different product types and create associated management tools (e.g., set up sheets in MII, SOP's ...).
• Actively support improvement of safety performance by encouraging safe behaviors of the team and engaging in the process to improve the safety culture.
• Create and maintain knowledge of the latest technologies and evaluate for use in current and future processes.
• Work closely with internal and external resources to resolve technical issues.
• Shares learnings and findings in a proactive way in the technical community and potentially participates in the Center of Excellence's activities.
• Provide leadership for process redesign efforts, such as during rebuilds or major investment projects.
• Lead multiple projects and process optimizations in a manufacturing operation.
• Provide on-site support during construction and startup to enhance in-plant resource capabilities.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science with a minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial continuous process manufacturing, either as a process, manufacturing, or product engineer, and 2 years of troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills including complex data analysis.
• Successful history of innovation and adaptability.
• Solid project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
• Proven results orientation including the ability to lead key projects to successful completion.
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) for process improvement.
• Solid interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to set and communicate expectations to team members.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills including the ability to interact with a broad range of employees.
• Pioneering ability to make timely decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proven analytical and quality improvement abilities.
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Supervise/lead individuals or a project team to achieve milestones and objectives by setting priorities and providing direction.
• Ability to be on-call off-hours.
• Travel required (15 or more days per year).

Work Environment

Typical of a manufacturing facility: May be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.