Plant Process Engineer

Position Summary

This role will be responsible for maintaining and improving production across various products and equipment at our West Union manufacturing facility.

• Nation’s leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC Systems.
• Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.
• Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price
• Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company developed technical videos

No two days are ever the same in this role.

• Training operators in proper process, tool usage, and tool maintenance.
• Collaborating with other engineering teams on process efficiency, quality, and safety improvement projects.
• Developing new designs using 3D modeling software like Solidworks for carts or production tools. Then work with the fab shops to complete the fabrication of them in a timely manner.
• Work closely with contractors to coordinate utility needs such as air and electrical drops, and oversee the installation of new equipment.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance tasks on machinery.
• Troubleshoot machines whenever the team needs extra support.
• Provide hands‑on support to production lines as needed.
• Complete hands‑on testing for new process changes

• 95% of the workday will be on the manufacturing floor working on projects, operating and repair of equipment
• Involvement with equipment operators to ensure parts are programmed, training and any process related issues
• Responsible for working with Safety, Quality, and Industrial engineering teams on parts, assembly, and process improvements
• Implementation of Engineer Change Notices (ECN) and Process Change Instructions (PCI)
• Support production as needed, capable of building all products to the expected quality standards in the designated area of focus on an as needed basis
• Assist production staff with product related questions
• Work with Plant manager on various facility improvement projects

• 0-10 yrs experience
• 4‑year technical degree, in an electrical, electronics or mechanically oriented curriculum
• Must be strong in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Internship/co‑op experience is preferred
• Must enjoy hands‑on product exposure
• Electrical skills and experience needed
• AutoCAD or similar software a must
• Multi‑tasking, problem solving and strong communication skills a must
• Strong emphasis on perfect product quality and to maintain a safe work environment

• Ability to work standing for 8 - 10 hours at a time
• Required to use ladder, forklift or other means to acquire parts for product assembly
• Able to use power & hand tools, as well as electrical testing and measuring equipment
• Ability to lift 35 to 50 pounds independently

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License
• Relocation assistance

$65k-$85k base, negotiable dependent on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits.

Captive‑Aire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.

This position is classified as a safety‑sensitive position. Employees in this position are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Captive Aire’s Drug‑Free Workplace policy.