Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Location:

Huntington, WV, US, 25704

Fuchs Lubricants Co. is the United States operating unit of Fuchs Petrolub S.E., the world's largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants with global sales of over $3.5 Billion. We provide high quality lubricants and services to a wide range of industries such as automotive, appliance, and aerospace manufacturers; pharmaceuticals, transportation, mining, and energy. The organization is constantly developing new technology to meet the ever-changing demands of modern industry and we are recognized for providing world‑class technical support to our strong customer base.

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.

FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $100,000 per year, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

The Process Engineer will be responsible for leading projects to improve the manufacturing efficiency of our specialty lubricants/ compounds.

• Oversee major projects within the Engineering department.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication and materials as well as soliciting observations from technicians.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements while researching, designing, modifying and testing manufacturing methods.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assure product and process quality by designing and evaluating testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities.
• Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor and material costs and estimating future requirements.
• Review and evaluate new process procedures and documentation.
• Aid in the qualification of new equipment and procedures.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Coordinate with the quality department to implement new products and procedures.
• Perform PFD’s (Process Flow Diagrams) and P&’s (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) for required equipment.
• Aid in batch costing operations.
• Maintain an efficient and safe working environment for all employees.
• Ensure compliance to all state and federal regulations and design/implement effective preventative maintenance programs to reduce all downtime, including the auditing of safety systems.
• Prepare reports as needed to ensure compliance to all state and federal laws.
• Collaborate with various departments to maintain mechanical integrity of all plant programs.
• Analyze all equipment requirements and assist in requisition of all tools and equipment.
• Resolve all maintenance issues and recommend improvements to same if required.
• Review and recommend improvements to SOP procedures and perform troubleshoot on all plant activities and resolve all issues and operations manager to implement all changes.
• Provide an efficient interface with all automation and validation processes and provide training to all engineers and mechanics.
• Recommend and implement capital projects designed to improve the reliability and productivity of the facility.
• Provide an efficient interface with engineering department to evaluate all upcoming capital projects and analyze all new and existing equipment and layouts.
• Coordinate and direct the activities of all 3rd party contractors performing work at the Huntington site.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering
• Understanding of engineering concepts and approaches
• Previous project management experience and exceptional organizational
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