Division Engineer Co-Op: Lead Process Improvements

Grain Processing Corporation; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Grain Processing Corporation in Washington, IN invites applications for a Division Engineer Co-Op. You will provide technical and engineering support to the Operations division, helping optimize processes and equipment while gaining hands-on industry experience.

The role emphasizes project management, capital planning, and training development, with opportunities to contribute to safety, energy efficiency, and profitability in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and technical writing skills.
• Advanced skill level in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is strongly desired.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Initiate innovations with respect to process and equipment modifications or changes, which improve operating conditions, safety, energy conservation, environmental concerns, and/or profitability
• Manage capital and expense projects from conception to production, including preparation of financial justification, specifying, purchasing, as well as tracking all spending related to the project
• Develop maintenance and operator training documentation, conduct equipment qualification and initial training of production personnel, and make provisions for repair parts stocking levels.
• Work with the Division Superintendent to represent the interests of the Production Department in discussions with the Engineering, Process Development, and Creative Solutions Department on changes or new installations in the division
• Project management tasks such as: purchasing of materials and supplies, equipment installation, budget tracking, employee training, and startup of projects
• Monitor process equipment downtime records to identify troublesome equipment and provide recommendations for improvements
• Calculate material balances when processes change or when directed by Division Superintendent
• Responsible for concept, design, estimating, proposal submittal purchasing, installation, start-up, commissioning, documentation, training, and closure of capital projects
• Develop project plans, timelines, cost estimates for process improvements to meet the overall manufacturing and operations objectives
• Work directly with operations in troubleshooting and resolving process issues

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Excel

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Grain Processing Corporation in Washington, IN invites applications for a Division Engineer Co-Op. You will provide technical and engineering support to the Operations division, helping optimize processes and equipment while gaining hands-on industry experience.

The role emphasizes project management, capital planning, and training development, with opportunities to contribute to safety, energy efficiency, and profitability in a manufacturing setting.