Process Engineer

Position: Process Engineer IV – Capital Projects

Terms/Duration: Direct-Hire/Permanent

Salary Range: $105,000 to $119,000 max performance bonus/incentives

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university
• In-depth experience within industrial manufacturing environments and industry
• 7 years of manufacturing development/optimization experience
• Experienced working in a plant environment

Soft Skills:

• Collaboration: Able to work across functions and teams to reach a common goal
• Influencing: Able to motivate and accomplish goals / actions through others
• Communication: Able to connect with others across all communication channels
• Respect: Builds bridges and accepts inputs from all sources
• Creativity: Open minded and unconventional in thinking
• Problem Solving: Able to apply a wide range of techniques to attack and solve issues / opportunities
• Analytical: Able to evaluate multiple data sources and extract actionable insights
• Time Management: Able to maximize our most fixed resources

Summary:

A client of Insight Global that is leader in the activated carbon industry located in Moon Township, PA is expanding their team and looking to hire on 3 Process Engineers with an industrial background. The Process Engineer provides technical support in process engineering to Operations, Maintenance, Facilities Engineering, and various corporate departments. This role requires managing multiple assignments while collaborating closely with staff, production teams, and maintenance personnel. The position may serve as a transition from an individual contributor to a managerial level, potentially involving people management responsibilities. A strong understanding of engineering principles, theories, and concepts is essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and initiating plant improvement projects.
• Supporting plant capital projects and providing technical assistance to production teams.
• Resolving technical regulatory issues and developing/presenting technical training.
• Performing complex assignments that involve developing new or improved products, processes, and techniques.
• Assessing the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering tests, products, and equipment.
• Coordinating the planning, organization, and implementation of engineering projects within specified objectives and timelines
• Collaborate effectively across multiple departments and be flexible in supporting cross-functional assignments.
• Communicate manufacturing improvement opportunities with senior management and implement valuable projects.
• Develop technical proficiency in activated carbon manufacturing and stay updated on chemical engineering practices.
• Innovate tools to enhance engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Support Facilities Engineering in project development and execution.
• Create process flow diagrams, material and energy balances, and draft P&IDs for business cases and capital requests.
• Conduct economic analyses of proposed projects, considering multiple alternatives.
• Guide outside engineering contractors, ensuring technical accuracy and feasibility of solutions.
• Collaborate with contractors to produce detailed design documents.
• Verify specifications and balances from external engineering firms.
• Work with internal Project Managers to meet production and cost goals.
• Provide engineering support to production plants and maintain strong relationships with plant staff.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in efficiency and production rates.
• Mentor junior engineers in their assignments.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional teams and initiatives.
• Collaborate with plant management to enhance efficiency, cost, and quality.
• Initiate and secure approval for cost reduction projects.
• Coordinate design, installation, and start-up of new projects at the plant.
• Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, prescription & vision, HSA & retirement savings (401k) – Generous Company Match
• Perks: Incentives/bonus plans, competitive pay, dress for your day, hybrid schedules, paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks), tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, fun events, learning & development opportunities.
• Hours of work: Full-Time position with hours Monday- Friday 9:00-5:00 PM