Engineer 3, Decatur

Primient•Decatur, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer 3 sits within the Engineering Technical Track and provides engineering expertise to optimize plant operations through process design, troubleshooting, and efficiency improvements. This role moves beyond troubleshooting to designing and specifying plant operations, taking ownership of process improvements that impact multiple unit operations. The Engineer 3 operates with greater autonomy, overseeing complex projects, driving plant-wide optimizations, and mentoring junior engineers. This role collaborates cross functionally to drive standardization, reliability, and best practices across sites, supporting Primient’s commitment to safety, excellence, integrity, and growth.

Requirements

BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Bio, Electrical Engineering or a related field from ABET accredited institution (required)
Experience leading optimization and cost reduction initiatives, including capital projects. (required)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering or a related field. (preferred)
Certification in Six Sigma, Green Belt or Black Belt, and Lean Manufacturing (preferred)
5+ years of experience in engineering in related field (preferred)
5+ years of experience in engineering in a continuing manufacturing environment. (preferred)
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies. (preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to moderately complex engineering projects, designing and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality. Oversee end-to-end executing, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
Serve as a key technical resource, providing guidance and instructions to junior engineers, operators, and cross-functional teams. Support the development of technical expertise within the plant by mentoring less-experienced engineers.
Collaborate with engineers, production teams, and leadership across sites to drive operational consistency, share best practices, and troubleshoot plant-wide challenges. Engage with external partners and vendors to implement solutions.
Analyze process performance data, identify inefficiencies, and develop independent solutions to optimize energy consumption, material usage, and production throughput. Work proactively to design process enhancements rather than reacting to troubleshooting alone.
Ensure engineering projects and process changes comply with environmental, safety, quality, sustainability, and internal/external regulations. Maintain awareness of evolving industry regulations and implement necessary adjustments.
Collect, analyze, and report operational data to identify performance gaps, generate insights, and recommend process improvements. Use benchmarking and cross-plant comparisons to drive continuous improvement initiatives.