Process Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY :
The Process Engineer provides technical expertise for the design standards, process capabilities, scale-ups, hazard analysis, performance monitoring, technical training and continuous improvements for a site or group of locations within the HNH business. This position will plan, support, and where applicable, execute engineering deliverables for the site's production and packaging functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides technical leadership to enable new product or process development by collaborating with research and development, corporate engineering and/ or technical groups from other locations to develop engineering packages to deliver the capabilities required.
• Provides technical expertise to generate and track value by implementing improvements to existing processes and to provide guidance for process safety evaluations.
• Designs experiments with internal and external resources to reduce variation, validate process change, or evaluate a project's cost/ benefit
• Develops project scopes, justification, P&IDs, drawings, and controls narratives to plan, support, and execute process improvements.
• Authors and reviews documents including Preventive Maintenance plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Material Masters, and other forms.
• Leads and provide direction for other operational and engineering resources assigned to projects and processes, including coaching, mentoring and knowledge development.
• Keeps abreast of emerging manufacturing technology trends and developments and incorporate into design requirements.
• Works with limited direction, using additional research and interpretation to identify issues/problems.
• Responsible for technical support and improvement in the areas of material handling, ingredients preparation, receiving, CIP, and liquid & powder processing.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical or biosystems engineering or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience, minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment
• Strong safety orientation
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, ERP)
• Specific knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM systems
• Clear sense of urgency and ability to manage priorities to meet immediate needs and long-term goals
• Ability to manage time and workload efficiently, and the ability to prioritize and modify priorities accordingly
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to work and develop others in a team environment
• Sensitive to other cultures/backgrounds, able to work in a multi-cultural workplace
• Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced environment while moving multiple simultaneous projects forward
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to discuss, develop, and implement plans
• High sensitivity to quality and on time delivery of commitments
• Ability to develop others

• Food or pharmaceutical packaging
• Working understanding of PLC's
• Knowledge of Computer- Aided Design Software
• Knowledge of OSIsoft PI System
• Past understanding of food GMP's and hygienic design
• Specific knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM systems
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear
• Often required to spend time in plant environments with operating and maintenance personnel requiring one to kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, ascend and descend stairs and/or ladders
• Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.