Process Engineer

Bunge; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Job summary

Bunge in Emporia, Kansas seeks a process engineer to support the facility by improving efficiencies, troubleshooting operations, and aiding capital project design, following Bunge core values.

You will apply process safety, lean sigma, and KPI-driven productivity initiatives, coordinate CapEx proposals, assist with vendor assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance across PQSE areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, agricultural, electrical or chemical engineering is required.
• 1–2 years of experience in plant operations, maintenance and safety is required.
• Proficiency with AutoCad, MS Word, Excel and Project.

Responsibilities

• Follow Process Safety Management program guidelines and ensure compliance with regulations and Bunge policies.
• Drive efficiencies by reducing costs without compromising safety.
• Plan and develop projects for productivity improvement related to PQSE gap closure while optimizing KPI.
• Evaluate Lean Sigma opportunities and assist with implementation.
• Provide technical assistance on dry material handling, air flows, heat exchange, electricity, PLCs, steam and liquid movement/storage.
• Coordinate with management to define technical needs and CapEx requirements; assist with CapEx proposals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCad

Microsoft Word

Excel

Project

Job description

City : Emporia

State : Kansas (US-KS)

Country : United States (US)

Requisition Number : 47037

A Day in the Life:

Provides process engineering support to assigned facility to improve efficiencies, troubleshoot operation issues, and aid in capital project design. This position will follow engineering principles and the Bunge Core Values in providing operations support to meet business needs required to keep the assigned facility competitive.

What You\'ll Be Doing:

• Follow Process Safety Management program guidelines and ensure compliance with regulations and Bunge policies.
• Focus on driving efficiencies by reducing costs without compromising safety.
• Working with the facility to plan and develop projects for productivity improvement related to Productivity, Quality, Safety, and Environment (PQSE) gap closure while optimizing \'Key Performance Indicators\" (KPI).
• Evaluate Lean Sigma opportunities and coordinate and assist with implementation.
• Provide general technical assistance to operations staff concerning the following: dry material handling, air flows, heat exchange, electricity and power, programmable logistical controllers (PLC), steam generation/use and liquid movement/storage.
• Collaborate with facility management to define technical needs and CapEx requirements, recommend CapEx projects, evaluate CapEx proposals for technical viability, and assist with development of the project presentations.
• Assist facility with vendor assessments, OEM equipment evaluations, and assessments of contractors and consulting engineers.
• Coordinate with local plant management to ensure that projects are in compliance with Federal and State environmental regulations.
• Interface effectively with other departments such as commercial, safety, accounting, legal, environmental, engineering, QA/QC, and procurement to assist with optimal execution of business needs.
• Assist with review of production data routinely to ensure accuracy and to analyze for continuous improvements throughout the facility.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s degree in mechanical, civil, agricultural, electrical, or chemical engineering is required.
• 1 - 2 years of experience in plant operations, maintenance and safety is required.
• Proficiency with applicable computer software packages including AutoCad, Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
• Knowledge of design codes and government regulations affecting industry including NFPA 36, NFPA 61, OSHA and EPA is preferred.
• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and interest with strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates organizational and planning capabilities.
• Has worked on projects up to $1M, with various complexity levels.
• Completes projects successfully on time and on budget including safety compliance.
• Able to work with direction and oversight in day-to-day duties.
• Able to evaluate and understand the GAP and inform the plant on recommended actions with input from others to start closing the Gap.

Benefits:

• Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement - after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.
• Time Off - Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
• 0 - 9 years: 25 days
• 10 - 19 years: 30 days
• 20+ years: 35 days

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they\'re grown to where they\'re needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team - Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way - Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What\'s Right - Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day - people who are #ProudtoBeBunge