Process Engineer - Erlanger, KY

  • ADM
  • Erlanger, KY, USA
  • Sep 17, 2024
Full-time Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Process Engineer - Erlanger, KY
This is an exempt level position.

Job Summary:
The Erlanger Plant is seeking a process engineer with the skills to improve and optimize our processes.
As a member of the production team, this colleague will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues by utilizing engineering skills to support operational excellence and new product development efforts. This position is responsible for process improvements for production in all facets of operation through direct contributions of project development from conception though start-up utilizing engineering and performance excellence principles to operate, troubleshoot, and improve chemical and mechanical processes. It is also responsible for assisting in managing day to day operations, tracking and understanding department costs, yields, quality, and process performance.
This position provides an opportunity to have a positive impact on the success of our nutrition business. Process engineers gain first hand exposure to leadership of employees, equipment trouble-shooting and dealing with the myriad of challenges faced routinely in a facility that operates around the clock, 365 days per year.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Identify improvement opportunities and Lead the Focused Improvement efforts in their area.
  • Design and manage projects to meet Operations specifics and expectations
  • Identifies safety and environmental needs and requirements, and insures such considerations are included in the development and modification of facilities.
  • Analyzes existing processes for cost savings, reliability, and performance improvement opportunities.
  • Interacts with maintenance, controls, process, and quality personnel in planning for and the development of process improvements
  • Training and mentoring other colleagues
Minimum Job Requirements:
  • B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering
  • 1-3 years of Process Engineering experience
  • 1-5 years of plant operations experience
  • Project Management experience
  • Demonstrated problem solving
  • Good written and verbal communication skills. Most work will involve developing reports and presentations to relay results and findings to key stakeholders for further decision making. Written and verbal communication of project activities and key metrics shall be provided to managers and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to work closely across company job functions.
  • Ability to look beyond the task at hand, anticipate challenges, and develop options to overcome them.
  • Gain general knowledge of codes, relevant standards, and materials/metallurgy related to equipment and processes assigned.
  • Effective interaction with multiple employees and managers to prioritize demands.
  • Continuous improvement utilizing independent judgment to solve problems and have excellent organizational skills in order to effectively handle multiple ongoing tasks.
  • Proactive participation in safety, environmental, and quality activities is expected to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  • Employee is expected to assist in developing colleagues through training, technical support mentoring, development of pilot operating equipment.
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