Process Engineer

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Process Engineer I

• 401(k) Plan – Company matches a portion of employee contributions and adds an employer‑funded contribution regardless of participation.
• Tuition Reimbursement – 100% coverage of approved eligible education expenses after six months of employment.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay – Paid vacation plus company‑paid holidays year‑round.
• Health Savings & Wellness Benefits – Employer HSA contributions, comprehensive wellness program, and $100 annually toward a gym membership.
• Disability & Employee Assistance Coverage – Company‑provided disability insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Program offering mental health, financial, and personal support resources.
• Incentive Program – Eligibility for performance‑based incentive opportunities aligned with individual and organizational success.
• Career Growth & Development Opportunities – Access to professional development resources and opportunities within a growing, global organization.
• Student Loan Reimbursement – forthcoming assistance.

Front‑line involvement in day‑to‑day processes. Aides operations to maintain stability, studies and corrects deviations, and provides the technical basis for plant operations at the front line. Supports and leads front‑line improvements and control management.

• Perform process audits of equipment on a regimented basis.
• Measure, track, and leverage energy and fuel streams to optimize cost and satisfy quality goals.
• Provide leadership to plant operators by forming plans of control around process.
• Work with Process Control Engineers to use and maintain PLC tools to reduce variation in process.
• Understand and use statistical tools to reduce variation in assigned area.
• Work with the quality department to audit, improve, and maintain the process’s measurement system.
• Supply technical support to Operations Managers and Operations Team Leaders.
• Work with maintenance to maintain equipment to reduce process variation.
• Manage small capital projects while maintaining all other duties.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field required.
• Experience:
  
  Up to 5 years of job‑related experience required.
• Certifications:
  
  Related industrial certifications a plus.
• Knowledge: MSHA compliance and regulations, preventative and corrective maintenance, and process improvements required.
• Skills:
  
  Computer skills, troubleshooting skills required.
• Abilities:
  Ability to make changes based on production needs and train as needed.
• Behaviors:
  Strong communication with internal and external individuals.

Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.

MLC is an equal opportunity employer. The company provides EEO information and upholds American hiring standards.