DIVISION ENGINEER INTERN

Grain Processing Corporation; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Processing Corporation invites applications for a Division Engineer Intern in Muscatine, IA. This role provides technical and engineering support to the Operations division, with emphasis on process improvements and project execution.

Interns will engage in capital project management, development of maintenance documentation, and collaboration with Engineering, Process Development, and Research to optimize manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Internship or co-op experience in operations or manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong verbal and technical writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Initiate process and equipment improvements to enhance safety, energy use, and profitability.
• Manage capital and expense projects from conception to production with financial justification.
• Develop maintenance and operator training documentation and train staff.
• Collaborate with Division Superintendent on changes or new installations.
• Project management tasks including purchasing, installation, budgeting, startup, and closure.
• Monitor downtime and recommend improvements.
• Calculate material balances when processes change.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and cost estimates for improvements.
• Troubleshoot process issues with operations.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Technical writing

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

At KENT WORLDWIDE™ we're driven by a passion for turning ideas into real-world impact. Grain Processing Corporation (GPC) a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies, has a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Division Engineer Intern. The Division Engineer Intern will provide technical and engineering assistance to the Operations division of GPC.

• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, IA.

PRIMARY DUTIES & 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 Research Departments 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

EDUCATION

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Chemical, Electrical, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering required. Other engineering disciplines may be considered.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in a corn wet milling or similar industrial process is desired
• Internship or co-op experience in an operations or manufacturing environment strongly desired
• 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

TRAVEL

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

Other

• Regular and timely attendance is required.