Entry Level Process Engineer

Ingevity • Covington, VA

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About The Position

This entry-level position is intended for candidates early in their careers, with 0–2 years of full-time experience. The Process Engineer works independently and on project teams to improve process efficiency, reliability, and quality in discrete manufacturing using lean and operational excellence methods. The role works with the production team to advance operational excellence throughout the operation while demonstrating Ingevity’s core behaviors: stewardship, performance excellence, innovative spirit, respect for the individual, and teamwork.

The position supports plant safety, leads improvement efforts on the plant floor, and collaborates with area engineers to improve systems and processes. It uses statistical data and lean tools to develop and implement projects that improve product quality and process efficiency and reliability. The role also prepares improvement recommendations, maintains relevant documentation and records, and helps ensure effective corrective and preventive actions address plant concerns and customer complaints.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, with an anticipated graduation date on or before August 2025.
• 0–2 years of experience supporting production and/or engineering processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must not now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Chemical, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Related co-op and/or internship experience in the described areas is preferred.
• Experience with lean manufacturing practices, such as Six Sigma, kaizen, or statistical process control, is preferred.
• Six Sigma green belt or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the plant safety program by incorporating safety activities into all aspects of the job and taking an active or lead role in safety teams, incident investigations, or safety subcommittees.
• Lead teams on the plant floor to drive improvement.
• Work with area engineers to improve existing systems and processes using Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, kaizen, or operational excellence principles.
• Drive processes toward sustained profitability while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Use statistical data and lean tools and practices to develop and implement projects that sustainably improve parts quality and process efficiency and reliability.
• Prepare reports with improvement recommendations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Maintain documentation and records required for process changes or improvements, including work instructions, management of change, and pre-production processes.
• Analyze failures and successes and ensure sustainable, effective corrective and preventive actions address plant concerns and customer complaints.

What This Job Offers

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