Division Engineer: Process Innovation & Capital Projects

Kent Corporation; Washington (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Processing Corporation, a member of the Kent Worldwide family, seeks a Division Engineer to provide technical and engineering support to Operations in Washington, IN. The role focuses on leading capital projects, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Process Development and Research teams.

Responsibilities include managing projects from conception to startup, training production staff, and optimizing equipment reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong verbal and technical writing skills.
• Advanced skill level in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• 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 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 issue

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Excel

Time management

Education

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

Job description

Grain Processing Corporation, a member of the Kent Worldwide family, seeks a Division Engineer to provide technical and engineering support to Operations in Washington, IN. The role focuses on leading capital projects, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Process Development and Research teams.

Responsibilities include managing projects from conception to startup, training production staff, and optimizing equipment reliability and safety.