Plant Process Engineer

About the Role

This role is responsible for maintaining and improving production across various products and equipment at the West Union manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• 95% of the workday will be on the manufacturing floor working on projects, operating, and repairing equipment.
• Involvement with equipment operators to ensure parts are programmed, provide training, and address process-related issues.
• Collaboration 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 expected quality standards in the designated area of focus on an as-needed basis.
• Assist production staff with product-related questions.
• Work with the Plant Manager on various facility improvement projects.

A Day in the Life

• 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 working with fab shops for fabrication.
• Working closely with contractors to coordinate utility needs (e.g., air and electrical drops) and overseeing the installation of new equipment.
• Coordinating daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance tasks on machinery.
• Troubleshooting machines when the team needs extra support.
• Providing hands-on support to production lines as needed.
• Completing hands-on testing for new process changes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be strong in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• AutoCAD or similar software required.
• Must enjoy hands-on product exposure.
• Electrical skills and experience are needed.
• Multi-tasking, problem-solving, and strong communication skills are a must.
• Strong emphasis on perfect product quality and maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 0-10 years of experience.
• 4-year technical degree in an electrical, electronics, or mechanically oriented curriculum.
• Internship/co-op experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work standing for 8-10 hours at a time.
• Required to use a 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Salary

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