Project Engineer - Operations

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.•Eddyville, IA

56d

About The Position

Directly responsible for identifying, designing, and delivering on opportunities that can grow business profit, reduce cost, and create best practice operations for industrial manufacturing.

Requirements

4-year degree (or higher) in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Biosystems Engineering or equivalent technical expertise or work experience is required.
Experience in manufacturing and/or construction environment required.
Able to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with related parties for identifying technical points to investigate and/or for clarifying technical requirements.
Encourages open and constructive discussions around work issues to drive solution generation.
Understand theory and engineering concepts behind the manufacturing process and facility.
Ability to analyze the performance and capacity of existing facilities and present options for improvement.
Able to learn troubleshooting of mechanical & process problems.
Ability to transfer technical knowledge to real life applications.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook.
Must participate in a team-oriented work group and be self-motivated.
Sitting or standing, repetitive use of hands and arms, and eye/hand coordination for 6+ hours a day
Walking required, usually < 1-2 hours a day.
Lifting, up to 50 lbs., on occasion.
Occasional bending, reaching overhead, climbing ladders or stairs, crouching, balancing, pushing, or pulling.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
Must be willing to work overtime and be called in during off time in emergency situations.
Ability to wear respirators according to respiratory protection program.

Responsibilities

Safety, Environmental, & Quality Compliance
Utilize safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures
Make sound decisions while not compromising safety, environmental or quality standards
Complete/assist with audits as required and follow-up on any findings until corrected
Turn in any hazards as they are identified to get them corrected as soon as possible
Attend regularly scheduled training sessions to stay current on all compliance initiatives
Ensure compliance with all governmental regulations and policies
Process Stability and Optimization
Helps maintain plant design, engineering, instrumentation, electrical systems, construction, and other activities within the standards of specification.
Utilizes engineering calculations for process analysis and improvement of basic equipment design.
Provides engineering activities to support plant performance to achieve production goals, maintain quality systems, ensure safety of team members, and protection of the environment.
Improves plant-wide efficiency by supporting technology advancement, equipment reliability, and cost reduction improvements.
Establish and maintain a culture with SEQ through engineered controls/automation.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and application issues.
Participate in the creation and implementation of operational strategies and procedures pertaining to Production, Maintenance, SER, and Quality systems.
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
Continually strive for the next step in engineering and operational excellence
Supports safety by following regulations, company policies, making recommendations for improvement, and making on the spot corrections.
Actively engages other departments including Process Technicians in the collaboration (Production, Maintenance, SER, Quality, 3rd Parties, Utilities, DCS, CI, etc.) to determine requirements to effectively complete goals and objectives.
Must participate in a team-oriented work group and be self-motivated.
Participates in the preparation of documentation needed for project tracking & completion.
Must be willing to work overtime and be called in during off time in emergency situations.
Maintains all ISO standards as required.