Process Engineer

Position Details

Position: Process Engineer – Mechanical Engineer Required!

Location: Lovell, WY

Compensation: $65k – 102k annually

Summary

The Process Engineer, under general supervision, is responsible for: (1) recommending and implementing cost and quality improvements; (2) identifying process problems and deviations through continual evaluation of yield, quality, energy, and production data; (3) utilizing technical knowledge, experience, and common sense in the modification of existing processes and design of new processes; (4) developing and preparing engineering and operational estimates for capital improvements;

(5) preparing project scopes, schedules and coordinating work between in‑house resources and various contractors; (6) preparing equipment specifications; (7) preparing cost analyses and technical reports; (8) other special projects as required.

In addition, the Process Engineer works as part of a team to integrate the design, development, deployment, measurement, and improvement of systems throughout the manufacturing process with an emphasis on the interaction between all components. From supply and production through delivery to data management, organizational structure and finance, develops and maintains efficient manufacturing and administrative processes to support maximum production of high‑quality product at the lowest cost and in the shortest time.

Responsible for driving process improvements throughout the plant to support key strategic initiatives, increase productivity and reliability, and reduce waste.

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Health/Dental/Vision plans
• 401(k) company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability & Long‑Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Plan

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and manages capital projects from conception through completion. Ensures projects are completed within the designated time and budget.
• Consults with Purchasing and Engineering in selection, purchase, and installation of new equipment.
• Prepares detailed engineering documentation, including process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, as well as technical specifications.
• Develops process changes to improve yields and increase production to lower costs.
• Identifies process problems and deviations through continual evaluation of yield, quality, energy, and production data.
• Utilizes technical and equipment knowledge to alter equipment for changes in processes.
• Coordinates and supervises plant scale trials as requested by the technology and research groups.
• Proposes necessary repair and replacement of equipment.
• Works with Quality Control to ensure high quality of production.
• Works with research and technology groups on projects to lower cost and improve quality.
• Prepares cost analysis and technical reports as required.

• Conducts necessary tests to determine equipment and system capacities.
• Identifies and executes Continuous Improvement projects aligned to key business strategies.
• Identifies and deploys Lean Manufacturing best practices.
• Champion for improvement activities (benchmarking, bottleneck analysis, loss analysis, trend analysis and reporting, etc.).
• Creates and revises visual standard work as needed and ensures all visual standard work procedures and manuals are current.
• Develops, maintains and communicates key production, financial, quality, OE and cost metrics.
• Works with safety department personnel to ensure MTI safety philosophy is incorporated into all continuous improvement activities (training, self‑assessment, safety audits, incident reporting, non‑routine task risk review, etc.).
• Provides input and support to Quality Assurance Department.

• Acts as resource and champion for department continuous improvement activities (Suggestion Program, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, problem solving, etc.).
• Manages individual employee involvement in continuous improvement activities to ensure equal opportunities are available for all department members to participate and contribute.

• Other duties as assigned.

Note:

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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