Entry Level Process Engineer

Entry Level Process Engineer

The Process Engineer supports manufacturing operations and capital or maintenance projects focused on the installation, repair, and rebuild of plant equipment. This role provides day-to-day technical support to hot end processes, resolves process and equipment issues, drives continuous improvement, and ensures reliable, safe, and efficient operation of production lines and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for hot end processes, including resolving process upsets, implementing process changes, and delivering training to operations personnel.
• Troubleshoot hot end processes and equipment issues and develop, implement, and follow up on both short-term and long-term corrective actions.
• Support hot end, batch house, furnace, tin bath, and lehr operations and help resolve glass quality problems as required.
• Interact with and support all systems related to hot end operations, including environmental systems, water supplies, and other plant utilities.
• Perform furnace inspections and initiate solutions to maintain, stabilize, and improve overall furnace performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with other engineers, production teams, maintenance personnel, and masons to investigate process problems and implement effective solutions.
• Coordinate with all necessary personnel during equipment repairs, rebuilds, and maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient execution.
• Develop, prepare, and maintain up-to-date operational procedures and work instructions for relevant processes and equipment.
• Plan, prepare, and coordinate preventive maintenance activities for plant equipment to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Analyze process and production data to identify trends, determine root causes of issues, and recommend or implement appropriate actions.
• Support new process development initiatives and contribute to the introduction of best practices and improved methods.
• Lead or collaborate in cross-functional work teams to improve production efficiency, product quality, and maintenance performance within the plant.
• Identify and purchase materials and equipment required to support production changes, process improvements, and maintenance needs.
• Interface with CAD operators to create and detail working drawings for projects and equipment modifications.
• Set up and maintain inventory of spare parts required for new or existing equipment, including writing preventive maintenance instructions and prescribing maintenance intervals.
• Assure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations within the scope of job responsibilities.
• Provide operations assistance, participate in audits, and develop and administer best practices for process engineering and maintenance activities.
• Prepare, coordinate, supervise, and participate in repair and maintenance work as needed to support plant operations.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience in process engineering within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting maintenance activities and equipment reliability in a production setting.
• Technical knowledge of hot end processes and related operations such as batch house, furnace, tin bath, lehr operations, and glass quality troubleshooting.
• Mechanical engineering knowledge sufficient to understand, evaluate, and improve production line equipment and systems.
• Ability to analyze process and production data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Proven capability to develop, update, and implement operational procedures and preventive maintenance plans.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with engineers, production staff, maintenance teams, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work accurately and independently while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Skill in coordinating and supervising repair and maintenance work to ensure safe and efficient completion.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kingsport, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $95000.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may…