Division Engineer Co-Op: Process Innovation & Projects

KENT WORLDWIDE; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Grain Processing Corporation, part of the KENT WORLDWIDE family, is seeking a Division Engineer Co-Op in Muscatine, IA. You will provide technical and engineering support to the Operations division, helping optimize processes and equipment.

Responsibilities include managing capital and expense projects from conception to production, developing training materials, and collaborating with the Production and Engineering teams to implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering.
• Internship or co-op experience in operations or manufacturing preferred.
• 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 to improve safety, energy, environmental, and profitability.
• Manage capital and expense projects from conception to production, including financial justification, purchasing, and tracking spend.
• Develop maintenance and operator training documentation and conduct equipment qualification and training of production personnel.
• Represent Production Department interests in discussions on changes or new installations with Engineering, Process Development, and Creative Solutions.
• Project management tasks including purchasing materials, equipment installation, budget tracking, and startup.
• Monitor downtime to identify improvements and provide recommendations.
• Calculate material balances when processes change.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and cost estimates for process improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process issues with operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Time management

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Grain Processing Corporation, part of the KENT WORLDWIDE family, is seeking a Division Engineer Co-Op in Muscatine, IA. You will provide technical and engineering support to the Operations division, helping optimize processes and equipment.

Responsibilities include managing capital and expense projects from conception to production, developing training materials, and collaborating with the Production and Engineering teams to implement improvements.