Process Engineer - Hutchinson, KS at Archer… · Hutchinson

Process Engineer – Hutchinson, KS
Nutrition - Specialty Ingredients
This is a full-time, exempt position.

Position Summary:
The Hutchinson, KS Protein manufacturing facility is seeking a Process Engineer with the skills to manage plant capital projects and improve and optimize processes utilizing historical data and standardized continuous improvement methods. The Process Engineer will utilize engineering skills to collaborate with all functional areas including operations, maintenance, EHS (Environmental Health & Safety), and QFS (Quality & Food Safety) to drive improvements through project execution from scope development to start-up. This position will work closely with the plant Leadership Team, Division Engineers, and Performance Excellence colleagues.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversight of specific processes that include capital projects. This may include project management requiring project scope development, approval and funding authorization, equipment specification and purchasing, equipment installation, budget tracking, colleague training, contractor management, spare parts purchasing, developing preventative maintenance schedule in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), and project commissioning.
• Provide initial required training for contractors including adherence to ISN requirements and oversee the SWP (Safe Work Permit) and LMRA (Last Minute Risk Assessment) while contractors are on site.
• Utilize the MOC (Management of Change) process where required.
• Lead or participate in trouble shooting initiatives to provide corrective actions that align to meet Plant KPI goals in the areas of safety, quality, and operations.
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead continuous improvement initiatives in support of plant goals for safety, quality, cost, yield, and reliability.
• As a member of the plant leadership team, be a champion and spokesperson for plant safety, quality, and operations initiatives.
• Manage downtime data collection and enter it in the appropriate location and utilize it to prioritize improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop/update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions in compliance with EHS and QFS standards. Train colleagues after SOP development.
• Assist with operations relief supervision during absences.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• B.S. in Engineering preferred or minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant, manufacturing position.
• 1 + years of food plant manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• An understanding of Quality and Food Safety.
• Good critical thinking skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to look beyond the task at hand, anticipate challenges, and develop options to overcome them.
• Ability to collaborate and utilize all plant functions and resources to implement solutions.
• Ability to manage contractors performing project work on site which may require work during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in a hot, cold, or dusty environment that may require work on ladders, scaffolding, or other elevated surfaces.