Process Engineer

FUCHS Group

19d

About The Position

Fuchs Lubricants Co. is the United States operating unit of Fuchs Petrolub S.E., the world's largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants with global sales of over $2.8 Billion. We provide high quality lubricants and services to a wide range of industries such as automotive, appliance, and aerospace manufacturers; pharmaceuticals, transportation, mining, and energy. The organization is constantly developing new technology to meet the ever-changing demands of modern industry and we are recognized for providing world-class technical support to our strong customer base.

MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success
FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.

Your Responsibilities:
The Process Engineer will be responsible for leading projects to improve manufacturing efficiency of our specialty lubricants/ compounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering
• Understanding of engineering concepts and approaches
• Previous project management experience and exceptional organizational
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a dynamic, time constrained environment
• Ability to read and complete basic mathematical functions
• Proven track record developing and maintaining preventative maintenance programs
• Ability to troubleshoot process equipment including control systems
• Experience working with and directing activities of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC contractors

Nice To Haves

• Blackmer, Viking, Gorman-Rupp pump experience helpful

Responsibilities

• Oversee major projects within the Engineering department.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication and materials as well as soliciting observations from technicians.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements while researching, designing, modifying and testing manufacturing methods.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assure product and process quality by designing and evaluating testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities.
• Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor and material costs and estimating future requirements.
• Review and evaluate new process procedures and documentation.
• Aid in the qualification of new equipment and procedures.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Coordinate with the quality department to implement new products and procedures.
• Perform PFD’s (Process Flow Diagrams) and P&ID’s (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) for required equipment.
• Aid in batch costing operations.
• Maintain an efficient and safe working environment for all employees.
• Ensure compliance to all state and federal regulations and design/implement effective preventative maintenance programs to reduce all downtime, including the auditing of safety systems.
• Prepare reports as needed to ensure compliance to all state and federal laws.
• Collaborate with various departments to maintain mechanical integrity of all plant programs.
• Analyze all equipment requirements and assist in requisition of all tools and equipment
• Resolve all maintenance issues and recommend improvements to same if required.
• Review and recommend improvements to SOP procedures and perform troubleshoot on all plant activities and resolve all issues and operations manager to implement all changes.
• Provide an efficient interface with all automation and validation processes and provide training to all engineers and mechanics.
• Recommend and implement capital projects designed to improve the reliability and productivity of the facility
• Provide an efficient interface with engineering department to evaluate all upcoming capital projects and analyze all new and existing equipment and layouts.
• Coordinate and direct the activities of all 3rd party contractors performing work at the Huntington site

Benefits

• Fuchs offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals.
• In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace.
• The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees