Plant Engineer

MGK; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company in Chaska, Minnesota is seeking a Plant Engineer to lead engineering projects and support production operations. Key responsibilities include managing project budgets, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and has over 5 years of experience in a regulated environment. Proficiency in engineering design software is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering roles, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years in Project/Construction Management with preferred certification.
• Experience in regulated environments such as EPA or FDA.
• Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement knowledge is preferred.
• Process validation techniques including SPC, change control in QMS, and design organizational approval are helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee project capital plans and budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production targets.
• Ensure compliance with engineering principles and safety regulations.
• Collaborates with Maintenance, Production, R&D, HR, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse and Finance to meet targets.
• Develops SOPs, work instructions and training to drive productivity improvements.
• Provides reliability engineering support to maintain asset life and performance.
• Ensures licenses and permits are obtained and maintained.
• Oversees installation, modifications, testing, procedures and inspections for compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Engineering Design software (ACAD, Solidworks)

Job description

The primary purpose of the Plant Engineer position is to provide sound engineering direction for supporting both production and maintenance operations in a chemical manufacturing environment. The position provides technical and business leadership in the overall guidance and project management required to support more technical positions in the completion of integrative tasks, and to communicate the progress of infrastructure projects to management.

• Manages and owns project(s) and equipment capital plan and budget with support from Maintenance and Facilities Managers and Operations Production Manager with final recommendations and approval from the Director of Engineering & Facilities on the use of capital assets, equipment, modifications, and process improvements
• Oversees capital equipment purchasing and third-party facility vendors’ work by preparing bid sheets and contract specifications, installation and commissioning including IQ/PQ/OQ qualifying
• Collaborates with cross-functional groups including Maintenance, Production, R/D, Human Resources, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Finance to meet production targets.
• Manages and oversees third party contractors to complete onsite work safely and correctly.
• Develops internal processes, SOPs, work instruction, and training while implementing productivity improvements.
• Provides reliability engineering expertise that supports our maintenance and reliability efforts and assures asset life at or beyond the standards.
• Ensures required licenses and permits are obtained and maintained (air, water, fire, etc.)
• Oversees installation, modifications, quality control testing, operating procedure, and inspection processes adhering to engineering principles and safety regulations.
• Completes all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical focused preferred) with 5+ year work experience required
• 2+ year in Project/Construction Management, preferred accredited certification
• 2+ year experience in a regulated (i.e. EPA, FDA,) environment
• Working knowledge of lean thinking, six sigma or other continuous improvement methodology preferred
• Working knowledge of process validation techniques: statistical process control (SPC), change control in QMS, design organizational approval preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and Engineering Design software (ACAD, Solidworks)