Manufacturing Process​/Project Engineer

Manufacturing Process/Project Engineer

Do you have experience making process improvements, including scrap reductions, increasing efficiencies, etc.? Do you have experience overseeing capital equipment projects? Do you have a strong mechanical aptitude and enjoy spending time on the manufacturing floor? Would you like to be diverse in your engineering tasks and projects? Would you like to join a team focused on working as a team and having fun while you do it?

Would you like to have opportunities for future career advancement? This position is for you! Established, successful manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Process/Project Engineer to work on process and project engineering tasks in their manufacturing organization. Daily you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Overseeing manufacturing processes and making improvements
• Working on multiple capital projects on an ongoing basis, including timeline and budget management
• Troubleshooting equipment and processes, including mechanical problem solving
• Developing and improving line layouts and making line modifications
• Completing data analysis, including monitoring production metrics and KPIs
• Partnering with operations and maintenance to determine RCA and implement countermeasures
• Working closely with hourly and salary staff to achieve production and engineering goals
• Conducting project proposals and completing cost justifications
• Researching vendors and conceptualizing projects
• Supporting efforts to provide a safety-focused working culture, including supporting environmental and safety projects
• Other duties as directed by management

The company is seeking a candidate that is willing to spend up to 25% of their day on the manufacturing floor. Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment and have the ability to take ownership of projects. Individuals will be required to communicate at all levels of the plant and organization. Benefits are very competitive, including a bonus potential up to 10%.

Requirements for the Manufacturing Process/Project Engineer:

• A technical bachelor's degree is required; mechanical or chemical degrees are highly preferred
• Minimum of at least five years of similar engineering experience
• Experience working in process-oriented manufacturing environments (examples include chemical, coating, plastics, refinery, food, beverage, etc.)
• Experience completing CI functions, including scrap reductions, improving line efficiencies, etc.
• Experience overseeing capital equipment projects
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic project management, including overseeing project timelines
• Data analysis experience
• Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Skills preferred but not required:

• 2D and/or 3D modeling experience
• ERP experience
• PLCs, robotics and/or automation experience
• Lean certification
• MS Project

Why work for this organization:

• Company has a diverse business mix
• Excellent benefits, including 401K and bonus potential
• Profitable division of the company
• Site is experiencing consistent growth and stability
• Opportunity for future growth and advancement
• Team supportive work environment
• Investments are being made into this plant

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Columbus, IN area; a minimal relocation package may be offered to regional candidates.