Division Engineer Co-Op: Process & Capital Projects

Grain Processing Corporation in; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,857,000; Part time

Job summary

Grain Processing Corporation in Washington, IN is seeking a Division Engineer Co-Op (Finance) to provide technical and engineering assistance to the Operations division. This role offers hands-on experience in project management, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering and has internship or co-op exposure in manufacturing, with strong Excel and written communication skills. Limited travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering.
• Internship or co-op experience in operations or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in a corn wet milling or similar industrial process desired.

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
• Limited travel (up to 10%) may be required for training or to support business needs.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Technical writing

Time management

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grain Processing Corporation in Washington, IN is seeking a Division Engineer Co-Op (Finance) to provide technical and engineering assistance to the Operations division. This role offers hands-on experience in project management, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering and has internship or co-op exposure in manufacturing, with strong Excel and written communication skills. Limited travel may be required.