Process Engineer- North Liberty, Ia

Responsible for evaluating existing processes and to configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process. The main focus of the Process Engineer's work is on maintaining reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers. The Process Engineer is a part of a team driven to identify, develop and deliver innovative solutions, driven to constantly improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
They need people from manufacturing background, in food industry, with automation experience.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, prioritizes, and advises on engineering projects by investigating costs, requirements, data, and necessary equipment.
• Responsible for specifying, justifying, processing and installation of equipment and major facility expansions for all divisions.
• Assists in troubleshooting processing, packaging, distribution, and warehousing equipment problems and in the formulation of solutions.
• Serves as project lead for major equipment or facility changes.
• Selection, scheduling, and management of sub-contractors.
• Continual improvement focus on process waste-reduction, cost reduction and process constraint indentification and reduction.
• Provide technical support to help improve utilization and line balancing.
• Performs engineering and maintenance work if needed to complete pending projects.
• Strives to reduce waste, recycle products whenever possible, and re-use resources when practical.
• Works safely at all times, follows safety rules and policies and participates in scheduled training.
• Reports injuries and near misses promptly and in required detailed format; proposes corrective action.
• Has a critical role in assuring food safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises contractors as needed for projects or maintenance work.
• May direct employees, maintenance or production, as needed for projects.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree (BA) in engineering or related field from four-year college or university; and 3 to 5 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret such items as general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or simple governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, or procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions where a certain degree of tact and discretion is needed.
Other Skills And Abilities

• Good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently.
• Good organizational skills, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work within team concept.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, AutoCad, and database software.