What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Switch4 LLC?
Title: Process Engineer
Location: Phenix City, AL
Job Type: FTE/Permanent
Position Summary
We are seeking a Process Engineer II to drive performance, efficiency, and quality improvements within a continuous process manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for monitoring key process metrics, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing technical solutions that enhance output, reduce cost, and ensure product consistency.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Phenix City, AL
Job Type: FTE/Permanent
Position Summary
We are seeking a Process Engineer II to drive performance, efficiency, and quality improvements within a continuous process manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for monitoring key process metrics, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing technical solutions that enhance output, reduce cost, and ensure product consistency.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct continuous analysis of process performance to identify improvement areas and corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain standard control processes and operating procedures.
- Define and maintain process setpoints for various products and build supporting management tools (e.g., SOPs, setup sheets).
- Support a strong safety culture by promoting and engaging in safe behaviors and initiatives.
- Stay up-to-date on technological developments and evaluate applicability for existing or future processes.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve technical issues and share best practices across the technical community.
- Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement in partnership with operations, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
- Provide leadership during process redesigns, rebuilds, or major investment projects.
- Lead and execute multiple technical projects related to process optimization.
- Support startup and construction phases of plant improvements or new installations.
- Maintain raw material performance assessments and participate in specification reviews.
- Document findings, recommend improvements, and participate in cross-functional initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial continuous process manufacturing (e.g., process, product, or manufacturing engineer role).
- At least 2 years of hands-on troubleshooting experience in manufacturing processes.
- Proven ability to identify and implement sustainable process improvements.
- Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and problem-solving methods (e.g., RCCA, Six Sigma, 5 Whys).
- Solid understanding and practical application of Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Effective project management skills with a track record of completing technical initiatives.
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and lead projects independently or in cross-functional teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to engage and influence a wide range of internal stakeholders.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.
- Willingness to support off-hours troubleshooting and participate in on-call rotations.
- Able to travel up to 15 days annually as needed.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
