Senior Process Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
Responsible for the conceptual development, management, and final results of complex engineering projects designed to improve operational performance, reduce cost, enhance safety, or establish compliance. Provides guidance and direction to other Project Engineers and serves as a technical expert across multiple projects. The role requires managing multiple complex projects across multiple sites concurrently and has a PLC controls systems focus. Travel is estimated at one week per month. The position develops project objectives, scope, schedules, fees, budgets, staffing plans, and schedules from pre-design through completion, including contractor and construction budgets. It organizes project teams, delegates responsibilities, monitors assignments, and identifies additional services and contract adjustments. The engineer plans and conducts complex technical projects; evaluates and upgrades process equipment; develops equipment improvement analyses and implementation plans; recommends equipment purchases; and develops and implements process controls to support consistent performance. The role also coordinates or directs engineering and facility projects through resolution of operational problems, including testing, design and safety reviews, and management of contracted resources. It obtains technical information from manufacturers, technology sources, databases, consultants, and contractors; performs complex professional engineering assignments with considerable discretion; and provides guidance to other Engineering staff. The engineer supports a safe, clean, secure, and efficient work environment and ensures adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations and building codes, including requirements related to radioactive materials, licensing, safety, EPA, OSHA, NFPA, and FDA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- At least 5 years of related experience in complex project management, process improvement, and/or project engineering.
- Ability to read, interpret, and practically apply electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical blueprints.
- Working knowledge of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) or other process control equipment.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally effectively.
- Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
- Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and software capabilities.
- Effective interpersonal skills demonstrated through prior management experience.
- Above-average organizing, analyzing, and Level 4 math skills, including practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, measurements, and basic algebra to identify organizational, customer, and regulatory problems and formulate corrective action plans.
- Attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Experience programming PLCs.
- Experience with conveyor system servos.
Responsibilities
- Develop project objectives, scope, schedules, and fees by analyzing requirements and collaborating with Engineering, Sales, and Operations management.
- Establish detailed project plans from pre-design through completion, including budgets, staffing, schedules, and contractor and construction budgets.
- Organize project teams, select and orient team members, delegate responsibilities, and monitor the scope and priority of internal and contractor assignments.
- Determine additional service requirements and initiate contract adjustments.
- Plan, organize, and conduct complex technical projects, serve as a technical expert, or oversee engineering project development.
- Conceive, plan, and oversee or conduct process equipment evaluations and upgrades.
- Evaluate and test equipment improvements; prepare technical analyses and implementation plans; and recommend equipment purchases based on research, testing, and vendor negotiations.
- Develop and implement process controls to ensure consistent equipment and process performance.
- Keep informed about new developments and technology through educational institutions, professional organizations, trade shows, and technical publications.
- Coordinate or direct engineering and facility projects through resolution of operational problems, including testing, design and safety reviews, and oversight of contracted resources.
- Obtain information for component, assembly, and operating equipment design and development from manufacturers, technology sources, databases, consultants, and contractors.
- Perform complex professional engineering assignments under general direction and provide guidance to other Engineering staff.
- Help maintain a safe, clean, secure, and efficient working environment by implementing and enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations, and supporting plant safety meetings.
- Ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations and building codes, including requirements relating to radioactive materials, licensing, safety, EPA, OSHA, NFPA, and FDA.
Benefits
- Market-competitive pay and bonus participation.
- Extensive paid time off and 9 additional holidays.
- Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Maternity and parental leave.
- Optional add-on benefits and discounts, such as pet insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement and continued educational programs.
- Opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
