Process/Project Engineer

Process/Project Engineer
Fremont, OH area
Excellent benefits package, including bonus, profit sharing, 401K and insurance day one of employment

Excellent opportunity at an employer spending money , fostering a team culture , offering opportunity for growth AND excellent work/life balance!

👉 While other employers are cutting back, this employer is making million-dollar investments to their plant.

👉 Are YOU looking for an opportunity for advancement ? The sky's the limit here!

👉 This position will offer diversification in your engineering tasks to make you want to get up and go to work every day.

👉 Work/life balance is critical, and you will have it here!

👉 Excellent tenure among staff: you are replacing a retirement of an employee with the company for 18 years and working for a manager with almost 10 years at the plant!

Fast-paced manufacturer is seeking a Process/Project Engineer to work on process and project engineering tasks in their high-volume, process-oriented manufacturing plant. You will report to the Engineering Manager, who has been with the company for almost 10 years. Daily, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Overseeing manufacturing processes and making improvements
• Troubleshooting equipment and processes in an assigned manufacturing area
• Developing and improving line layouts and making line modifications
• Overseeing timelines and budgets for up to 2-4 projects at a time related to continuous improvement, capital equipment, facilities, etc.
• Monitoring production metrics and KPIs
• Partnering with operations and quality engineers to determine RCA and resolve quality and operational issues
• Working closely with hourly and salary staff to achieve and improve production and engineering goals
• Completing mechanical troubleshooting and assisting the maintenance team as needed
• Developing PM programs for new equipment and communicating with OEMs on any issues
• Determining process capacity for new manufacturing processes
• Conducting project proposals and completing cost justifications
• Read technical drawings and make modifications in AutoCAD as needed
• Participating in Kaizen, Lean and continuous improvement events throughout the plant
• Other duties as directed by management

Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment, be willing to support other engineering team members and have the ability to take ownership of projects. Individuals should enjoy spending 30-50% of their time on the manufacturing floor. This is a high-profile position that will partner daily with maintenance, production and quality. The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision), profit sharing and bonus potential, short-term and long-term disability, 401K, paid holidays, vacation and tuition reimbursement and MUCH MORE! Medical benefits are available the first day of employment.

REQUIREMENTS for the Process/Project Engineer:
1. Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

2. Minimum of 3-5 years of engineering experience in a similar manufacturing environment
3. Experience working in related process-oriented manufacturing environments, including food, beverage, chemical, consumer packaging, coatings or refinery industries

4. Experience overseeing process engineering functions, including scrap reductions, efficiency improvements, line layouts, etc.

5. Experience overseeing project engineering functions, including equipment and/or facilities
6. Mechanical troubleshooting capabilities

7. Basic project management, including overseeing project timelines

8. A general understanding of P&ID drawings

9. Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. PLCs, robotics and/or automation experience

2. ERP experience
3. Budget oversight of projects

4. Lean Certification

5. Experience working in 24/7/365 environments

6. The ability to update AutoCAD drawings

Why work for this organization:
👉 Company supplies a diverse product line to multiple industries
👉 EXCELLENT benefits, including 401K, profit sharing and bonus potential
👉 No layoffs in the last 20+ years
👉 Good work/life balance

👉 Fast-paced work environment, focused on continuous improvement and Lean initiatives

👉 Opportunity for advancement, more if you are willing to relocate

👉 50M invested in the plant last year

👉 Work with a team with an average tenure of almost 7 years and a manager that has been with the company for almost 10 years

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Fremont, OH area. There is not a relocation package being offered at this time.

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