Process Engineer

IKO•Chester, SC

About The Position

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you! Job Description Role: Process Engineer Job Summary: Reporting to plant engineering leadership, the successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This includes oversight of batch handling, furnace and forehearth operations, process control systems, raw material coordination, troubleshooting, supporting maintenance activities, and driving continuous process improvements while maintaining safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Able to work flexible, rotating production shifts 8/10/12 hours
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
3–5 years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Strong technical writing skills with high attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC)
Advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision once trained
Manual dexterity and attention to detail
Fluent in verbal and written English
Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
Good communication skills
Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift
This is a safety sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with coating processes, wet formed fiberglass mat processes, or similar manufacturing operations preferred
Lean Six Sigma skills and experience preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate exceptional attendance and reliability
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures; promote safe work practices
Monitor and maintain proper batch storage, delivery, weighing, and mixing
Coordinate with Quality Control and raw material carriers to approve unloading of materials
Evaluate batch plant control system data and make adjustments to maintain process efficiency and control
Monitor and control furnace and forehearth operations to ensure optimal glass formation and throughput
Monitor and adjust critical process variables including gas firing, electric boost power, pressure, temperature, flow rates, oxygen, bubblers, glass level, and batch line
Inspect furnace and forehearths at required intervals and address identified issues
Assist with furnace changes, upsets, start-ups, shutdowns, repairs, and rebuilds
Guide and support maintenance personnel during batch and furnace repairs
Perform minor repairs and process adjustments as required
Maintain exceptional housekeeping and organization in all assigned areas including batch house, furnace levels, and control room
General housekeeping duties
Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff