Process Engineer

National Gypsum Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k) with employer match

Retirement Account

Fertility Services

Adoption Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness Program with medical premium

Employee Assistance

Job summary

National Gypsum Company is seeking a trainee Plant Engineer to support installation and maintenance of plant equipment for safe, efficient operations. The program leads toward a future leadership role, with relocation to another NGC plant within 6–24 months based on company needs.

You will train under an experienced Plant Engineer, gain hands-on experience in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and SOP/PM development, and contribute to cost-effective, reliable production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering preferred (Will consider other qualified training and experience)
• Minimum of two years manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge in PLC programming, AutoCAD, and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of industrial electricity (power distribution, motor controls, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, possess leadership and training skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of capital budgets by recommending specific projects, preparing appropriation requests, and obtaining competitive prices and/or bids
• Manage and complete Capital budget projects on-time and under budget
• Complete installation of project equipment; complete all appropriate training for operations and maintenance personnel and develop all required SOPs and PMs for those projects
• Evaluate plant equipment needs and recommend to the plant manager equipment to be purchased
• Coordinate with Corporate Engineering on all projects that require engineering assistance
• Prepare annual facility audit to assess the physical condition of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Estimate expenditures involved, determine implementation timeframe and set the priority of each project
• Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical failures and develop solutions
• Develop and implement strategies for process control technology upgrades
• Evaluate production problems related to plant equipment and recommend changes to the Plant Manager
• Design new equipment or modify existing equipment to improve plant operations
• Analyze new equipment for possible application to manufacturing process
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

PLC programming

AutoCAD

Troubleshooting

Industrial electricity

Leadership

Communication with mgmt

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED AT A PLANT ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES

This is a training position for a future leadership role within National Gypsum. The position will train under an experienced Plant Engineer to ensure proper installation and maintenance of plant equipment and facilities to provide a safe, efficient and cost-effective operation. This role should expect to relocate to another NGC plant within 6-24 months at a mutually agreeable location where NGC has a need for a process engineer or plant engineer.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):

• Assist in preparation of capital budgets by recommending specific projects, preparing appropriation requests, and obtaining competitive prices and/or bids
• Manage and complete Capital budget projects on-time and under budget
• Complete installation of project equipment; complete all appropriate training for operations and maintenance personnel and develop all required SOPs and PMs for those projects
• Evaluate plant equipment needs and recommend to the plant manager equipment to be purchased
• Coordinate with Corporate Engineering on all projects that require engineering assistance
• Prepare annual facility audit to assess the physical condition of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Estimate expenditures involved, determine implementation timeframe and set the priority of each project
• Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical failures and develop solutions
• Develop and implement strategies for process control technology upgrades
• Evaluate production problems related to plant equipment and recommend changes to the Plant Manager
• Design new equipment or modify existing equipment to improve plant operations
• Analyze new equipment for possible application to manufacturing process
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering preferred (Will consider other qualified training and experience)
• Minimum of two years manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge in PLC programming, AutoCAD, and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of industrial electricity (power distribution, motor controls, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, possess leadership and training skills

Competitive Salary, with a general salary range of $80,784.00 to $100,980.00, or higher depending on education and experience. (a Geographic Wage Premium available for California residents,

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Comprehensive benefits to include:
• Medical
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Retirement Account
• Fertility Services
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness Program with medical premium incentives

COMPANY INFORMATION:

National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands. The National Gypsum name – through its Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® product lines – has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925.

For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry’s best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future® one project at a time.

National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate, LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Gold Bond Canada, LLC; ProForm Finishing Products, LLC; PermaBASE Building Products, LLC; and Unifix Inc.

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations.

All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including: NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc, are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please visit www.nationalgypsum.com to view all of our exciting employment opportunities. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All companies participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. www.dhs.gov/e-verify.