Process Engineer

Balchem Corporation • Defiance, OH

16d

About The Position

The Process Engineer provides technical expertise in design standards, process capabilities, scale-ups, hazard analysis, performance monitoring, technical training, and continuous improvement for a site or group of locations within Balchem’s Human Nutrition and Health business. The role plans, supports, and, where applicable, executes engineering deliverables for site production and packaging functions. It works with limited direction and uses research and interpretation to identify issues and problems.

The position provides technical support and improvement for material handling, ingredient preparation, receiving, CIP, and liquid and powder processing. It collaborates with research and development, corporate engineering, and technical groups at other locations to support new product and process development. The role also leads and guides operational and engineering resources assigned to projects and processes, including coaching, mentoring, and knowledge development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or biosystems engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong safety orientation.
• Proficient computer skills, including Word, Excel, and ERP.
• Specific knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM systems.
• Clear sense of urgency and ability to manage priorities to meet immediate needs and long-term goals.
• Ability to manage time and workload efficiently and prioritize or modify priorities accordingly.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and develop others in a team environment.
• Sensitivity to other cultures and backgrounds and ability to work in a multicultural workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced environment while moving multiple simultaneous projects forward.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to discuss, develop, and implement plans.
• High sensitivity to quality and on-time delivery of commitments.
• Ability to develop others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with food or pharmaceutical packaging.
• Working understanding of PLCs.
• Knowledge of computer-aided design software.
• Knowledge of the OSIsoft PI System.
• Past understanding of food GMPs and hygienic design.
• Specific knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for new product or process development, collaborating with research and development, corporate engineering, and technical groups at other locations to develop engineering packages.
• Implement improvements to existing processes, generate and track value, and provide guidance for process safety evaluations.
• Design experiments with internal and external resources to reduce variation, validate process changes, or evaluate project cost and benefit.
• Develop project scopes, justifications, P&IDs, drawings, and control narratives to plan, support, and execute process improvements.
• Author and review documents, including Preventive Maintenance plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Material Masters, and other forms.
• Lead and direct operational and engineering resources assigned to projects and processes, including coaching, mentoring, and knowledge development.
• Keep abreast of emerging manufacturing technology trends and incorporate them into design requirements.
• Provide technical support and improvement for material handling, ingredient preparation, receiving, CIP, and liquid and powder processing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level