Division Engineer: Manufacturing Projects Lead

Socket.dev; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KENT Nutrition Group, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family, is seeking a Division Engineer to lead projects that improve safety, efficiency, and performance across manufacturing operations in Muscatine, IA.

You will manage capital and expense projects from concept through startup, collaborate with Plant Managers and maintenance teams, and develop plans, timelines, and cost estimates while prioritizing safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and technical writing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Agricultural, Mechanical Engineering, or Agricultural Systems Technology required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement projects that improve safety, reliability, efficiency, environmental performance, energy conservation, and profitability across manufacturing operations.
• Manage capital and expense projects from concept through startup, including financial justification, budgeting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and cost tracking.
• Partner with Plant Managers, operations, and maintenance teams to support safe operations, process improvements, equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and cost estimates that align with manufacturing and operational objectives while maintaining a strong focus on employee safety and operational excellence.
• Monitor equipment performance and downtime trends, identify root causes of recurring issues, and recommend solutions that improve reliability and workplace safety.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process and maintenance challenges, providing technical expertise to improve equipment performance, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Develop operator and maintenance training materials, conduct equipment qualification activities, and deliver training that promotes safe and effective equipment operation.
• Oversee all phases of assigned projects, including design, estimating, proposal development, purchasing, startup, documentation, training, project closure, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & technical writing

Physical capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Agricultural, Mechanical Engineering, or Agricultural Systems Technology

Tools

Excel

Job description

KENT Nutrition Group, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family, is seeking a Division Engineer to lead projects that improve safety, efficiency, and performance across manufacturing operations in Muscatine, IA.

You will manage capital and expense projects from concept through startup, collaborate with Plant Managers and maintenance teams, and develop plans, timelines, and cost estimates while prioritizing safety and operational excellence.