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Chemical Process Engineer
Belton, MO area
Depending on years of experience, salary up to 102K bonus, profit sharing, 401K and benefits day one of employment
Excellent opportunity at an employer spending money , promoting their employees, offering opportunity for growth AND excellent work / life balance! While other employers are cutting back, this employer is making million dollar investments to their plant scheduled for the next three years. Are YOU looking for opportunity for advancement ? Our client just promoted the Chemical Engineer (who we placed) that has only been there 18 months! This position will offer you the diversification in your engineering tasks to make you want to get up and go to work every day. Work / life balance is critical, and you will have it here! Tired of the heat of summer? Don't sweat it; this site is air conditioned. Fast-paced manufacturer is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to work on process and project engineering tasks in their high-volume, process-oriented manufacturing plant. Daily you will be responsible for the following tasks :
- Overseeing manufacturing processes and making improvements
- Troubleshooting equipment and processes in an assigned manufacturing area
- Developing and improving line layouts and making line modifications
- Overseeing timelines and budgets for up to 4-6 projects at a time related to continuous improvement, capital equipment, facilities, etc.
- Monitoring production metrics and KPIs
- Partnering with quality engineers to determine RCA and resolve quality and operational issues
- Working closely with hourly and salary staff to achieve production and engineering goals
- Completing mechanical troubleshooting and assisting the maintenance team as needed
- Determining process capacity for new manufacturing processes
- Designing fixtures, gauges and equipment specifications in 2D software
- Conducting project proposals and completing cost justifications
- Participating in Kaizen events throughout the plant
- Other duties as directed by management
Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment, be willing to support other engineering team members and have the ability to take ownership of projects. Individuals should enjoy spending 50% or more of their time on the manufacturing floor. This is a high-profile position that will partner daily with production and quality. The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision), profit sharing and bonus potential, short-term and long-term disability, 401K, paid holidays, vacation and tuition reimbursement and MUCH MORE! Medical benefits are available the first day of employment.
REQUIREMENTS for the Chemical Process Engineer :
1. Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering 2. Minimum of 1-3 years of process engineering experience in a similar manufacturing environment
3. Experience working in related process-oriented manufacturing environments, including chemical, coating, refinery, food and / or beverage industries 4. Experience overseeing capital equipment projects
5. Mechanical aptitude6. Basic project management, including overseeing project timelines
7. Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Skills preferred but NOT required :
1. Experience overseeing capital equipment project budgets 2. ERP experience
3. PLCs, robotics and / or automation experience4. Lean Certification5. Experience overseeing contractors 6. 2D and / or 3D modeling experience 7. P&ID diagrams 8. Experience completing CI functions, including scrap reductions, improving line efficiencies, etc. Why work for this organization :
Company supplies a diverse product line to multiple industries
EXCELLENT benefits, including 401K, profit sharing and bonus potential
No layoffs in the last 20 years
Good work / life balance Fast-paced work environment, focused on continuous improvement and Lean initiatives Opportunity for advancement, more if you are willing to relocate 10M in capital equipment improvements are scheduled next year Air conditioned plant
Candidates are preferred to be local to the Belton, MO area. A relocation package, consisting of a sign on bonus, may be offered to regional candidates.
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