Process Engineer

Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label charcoal, manufactured fire logs, fire building products, matches, and toothpicks. The company also manufactures railroad cross ties and offers a full suite of grilling products, including charcoal briquettes, all-natural lump charcoal, fire starters, and brands like Pine Mountain, Diamond, and Specialty Wood Products.

About the Role

The Process Engineer is responsible for managing the technical aspects of the plant, including troubleshooting, process control, and process improvement. The successful applicant will create and maintain a stable and reliable manufacturing process through data analysis and the application of sound engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Effectively collaborate with and seek input from operators and other staff to develop SOPs.
• Participate in incident reviews, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Recommend improvements or redesigns for equipment and processes to meet safety, quality, production, and cost goals.
• Provide facilities engineering to maintain and upgrade the existing plant.
• Plan and direct modifications of existing equipment and facilities.
• Implement engineering standards and maintain the facility according to them.
• Interact with the R&D team to identify development activities necessary to improve manufacturing processes.
• Support design activities with business cases, including economic analysis.
• Use statistics and statistical process controls to confirm plant operations, capability, reliability, and quality.
• Conduct audits and perform facility inspections to review practices and drive improvement in production.
• Support the VP of Manufacturing and Area Manager to implement lean manufacturing principles in order to drive out waste.
• Help build a culture of continuous improvement and establish programs to increase uptime.
• Coordinate activities for PM and major shutdowns, including awarding contracts, procuring materials, and sequencing of work.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Engineering Management.
• 3-5 years of experience in a medium to large-scale chemical manufacturing facility.
• Background in process safety management.
• Demonstrated skills in designing equipment, plant, and processes, including managing capital projects for quality, schedule, and cost adherence.
• Experience in transitioning development projects from lab into manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and experience applying them in an industrial setting.
• 3D modeling and PLC (Program Logic Controllers) experience (Allen-Bradley).
• Working understanding of basic computer languages.
• Data mining, analysis, and statistical testing when appropriate.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project. Microsoft D365 experience a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.