Process Engineer

Red River Commodities•Fargo, ND

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer serves as the technical leader for one of our processes at a small manufacturing facility. This role requires a self-starter who can effectively manage and prioritize all aspects of engineering within a plant operation, driving both technical excellence and business performance. The Process Engineer will co-own key performance metrics with the Plant Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or related field
3+ years of experience in process engineering or related roles
Ability of working safely at large industrial job sites
Experience with dealing with multiple projects at a time
Working knowledge of HACCP, SQF, or food safety standards

Nice To Haves

Project management experience preferred
People management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure all process modifications and operations adhere to company safety standards and local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Maintain accurate and current process documentation, including process flow diagrams, controls diagrams, location layouts, and equipment files.
Lead technical investigations into incidents.
Take personal accountability to lead with safety in all that you do.
Become Subject Matter Expert on product flow and equipment.
Coach and teach the theoretical operations of equipment.
Fill in technical knowledge gaps and test competencies as needed. Ensure understanding of how decisions impact process performance.
Build and maintain product flow documentation.
Use sound problem solving methods to ensure all key causes are identified and the most beneficial solutions are implemented and verified as effective.
Maintain up to date technical documentation of location layouts, process diagrams, controls diagrams, and equipment files.
Take ownership of key process performance indicators and drive daily improvement.
Actively seek out losses and work with operations to eliminate.
Conduct research, physical testing, and data-driven analysis, to develop improvement projects.
Lead the development and implementation of automation and controls.
Leverage internal and external best practices to optimize operations.
Lead and manage several up to million-dollar projects from conception through commissioning.
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Develop project scope, business case, alternatives, cost estimates, and timelines.
Calculate and present return on investment to business leaders.
Be the technical resource for maintenance and operations. Provide engineering support for complex equipment failures, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with maintenance and operations on preventative and predictive maintenance to drive up time and asset longevity.
Manage detailed turnaround schedules for plant downtime.