Distillery Process Engineer - Biofuel

Ethanolproducer; Atchison (KS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading biofuel producer in Atchison, Kansas seeks a Distillery Process Engineer to oversee daily operations and enhance product quality. The ideal candidate will optimize manufacturing processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required, along with strong problem-solving and technical skills. This role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to impact innovative projects significantly.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical or biochemical engineering preferred.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot process issues.
• Knowledge of Zero-Based Analysis and GAP analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations at the distillery for optimal performance.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using various tools.

Skills

Problem-solving

Process optimization

Statistical analysis

Technical support

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Statistical software

Process control software

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Distillery Process Engineer - Biofuel Details

Job Title

Distillery Process Engineer - Biofuel

Company

Location

Atchison, Kansas

Competitive

Job Description & Requirements

Job Description

MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins, and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP\'s own Branded Spirts business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer as well as the 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon, known for its wide range of uniquely blended expressions. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional, functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S., and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.THE OPPORTUNITYAs the Distillery Process Engineer (Biofuel), you will be responsible for enhancing product quality, safety, and manufacturing efficiency by addressing and resolving daily process challenges. Drive sustainable improvements in cost-effectiveness and product performance through the optimization of manufacturing processes, leveraging capital projects, statistical analysis, designed experiments, and procedural changes. Lead continuous improvement initiatives at the site, utilizing tools such as Zero-Based Analysis (ZBA), GAP analysis, and time studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems and develop new products. Oversee the startup of new products and equipment, including supervising installation, troubleshooting initial production issues, ensuring new processes and products meet requirements, and documenting and transferring them to production.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Distillery Operations

• 35%: Oversee daily operations at the Atchison facilities within the Distillery operations to ensure system performance, availability, and reliability targets are consistently met.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support as needed to address operational issues.
• Monitor system performance for deviations from targets and offer guidance on corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure consistent and efficient plant operations.

Engineering

• 30%: Maintain and create new piping and instrumentation diagrams, as well as other flow diagrams, to ensure accurate process documentation.
• Support the implementation of expense and capital projects, providing necessary technical documentation and oversight.
• Lead the site’s continuous improvement initiatives, including managing and updating the GAP analysis and ZBA program.

Quality

• 15%: Troubleshoot quality issues and implement corrective actions to maintain high standards of product quality.

Safety

• 13%: Provide technical support and expertise for MGP Safety Up and individual safety subcommittee activities.
• Monitor and support SEM (Safety, Environment, and Maintenance) suggestions to enhance safety practices.
• Participate in incident investigations and assist in the implementation of corrective actions.

Shift Supervision

• 2%: Serve as a relief shift manager when necessary to ensure uninterrupted plant operations. Managing hourly employees and ensure the consistent implementation of plant directives to maintain smooth production facility operations.