Process Engineer
About The Position
Kemin is seeking a dedicated Process Engineer to join our Manufacturing team at our Des Moines campus! In this role, you will play a key part in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across our manufacturing processes. The Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing existing production processes, providing technical support to manufacturing operations, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and performance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot challenges, implement process improvements, support the installation and optimization of production equipment, and execute process design initiatives. This position also plays an important role in developing, maintaining, and ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support safe and effective operations. If you are a problem-solver who enjoys combining technical expertise with hands-on collaboration to improve manufacturing performance, we encourage you to apply. This position is required to be onsite at our Des Moines, Iowa campus. Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives! We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come. We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines. We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering (Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical) with up to 3 years of related experience
- Industrial controls (PLC) design and troubleshooting is preferred.
- Strong communication and coordination skills with ability to understand process equipment and controls and potential issues.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to work productively in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to climb and ability to lift 55lbs is needed.
Nice To Haves
- Industrial controls (PLC) design and troubleshooting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for process development aspects within the plant operations, including identifying process methods, procedures, and equipment to manufacture Kemin products.
- Focus on improving existing processes, ensure safety as a key consideration in development of all processes, and reduce unit cost.
- Understand the chemical requirements of a process and determine proper equipment to be used to meet product specifications.
- Provide technical support to production efforts by optimizing and installing production equipment and controls, problem solving, and executing process design.
- Follows and maintains an environment of food and/or feed safety in compliance with rules and regulations, as applicable.
- Design, test, install, and maintain manufacturing plant equipment and controls, including pilot-plant and large-scale manufacturing.
- Under guidance and using instructions and pre-established guidelines, utilize computer aided design (CAD) software to perform assignments.
- Apply engineering principles and techniques to meet company needs.
- Write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Uncapped bonus opportunities
- 401k match program
- Generous paid vacation and holidays
- Fitness reimbursement for the whole family
- Access to an on-site fitness center
- Restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options
- Free fresh fruit in break areas
- Opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career
- In-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online
- Tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits
- Paid time off for service
- Partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity
- Local community initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
