Production Engineer

Tate and Lyle•Lafayette, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Engineer position is responsible for contributing technical expertise to ensure the operation produces product that meets all quality, cost, and efficiency requirements. This position will design, develop, and implement continuous process improvements to meet goals established by the business/location, along with providing technical guidance to the plant operations teams to assist with process troubleshooting and developing corrective action plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other related engineering field
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of packaging equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in solids handling and conveying
1- 4+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Process Engineering for capital project execution
Experience in Food Manufacturing
Experience with mechanical reliability and preventative maintenance programs

Responsibilities

Conducts and/or participates in engineering projects.
Obtains, organizes and interprets engineering data.
Supports operational goals in the areas of safety, compliance, quality, production, cost and capital projects.
Monitors day- to day production results.
Considers economic as well as technical aspects of each project.
Translates process to flow sheet representation under guidance.
Assists in preparing engineering proposals, developing findings, draws conclusions, makes recommendations and prepares reports.
Contributes to the design of engineering projects, ideas for safer, less expensive or new techniques whether or not situation is related to a specific project.
Is responsible for meeting engineering assignments within time, budget and constraints agreed upon in advance.
Applies standard engineering theories, concepts, and techniques and applies a working knowledge of related disciplines.
Demonstrates the ability to do material and energy balances for key unit operations in their assigned process area.
Works on a limited range of troubleshooting problems; uses basic knowledge of the process to solve problems and recommends corrective action.
Gains recognition from peers for gaining knowledge in the engineering field.
Ability to coordinate own efforts with the efforts of others.
Recognizes priority conflicts and seeks guidance to resolve.
Develops effective working relationships with both plant operating personnel and peers.
Works with other process engineers and production personnel.
Will have contacts with Maintenance, Accounting, Purchasing, ICD, Suppliers and professional organizations.
Works with integrity and upholds the values of the organization.