Process Engineer

FUCHS LUBRICANTS CO.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

EOE

Job summary

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is seeking a Process Engineer to lead projects that improve manufacturing efficiency for specialty lubricants. You will evaluate processes, design improvements, and coordinate with quality, maintenance, and operations teams at the Huntington site.

The role requires a chemical or mechanical engineering degree, strong project management and troubleshooting abilities, and experience working with process equipment and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering.
• Understanding of engineering concepts and approaches.
• Previous project management experience and exceptional organizational.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to read and complete basic mathematical functions.
• Proven track record developing and maintaining preventative maintenance programs.
• Ability to troubleshoot process equipment including control systems.
• Experience working with and directing activities of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to improve manufacturing efficiency of our specialty lubricants/compounds.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research and applying engineering knowledge.
• Develop manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying and testing methods.
• Improve workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assure product and process quality by designing/testing methods and evaluating capabilities.
• Provide decision-making information by estimating costs and future requirements.
• Review and implement new procedures and documentation.
• Coordinate with quality department to implement new products and procedures.
• Prepare PFDs and P&IDs for required equipment.
• Maintain safe working environment and comply with regulations.
• Coordinate with engineering to evaluate capital projects and contractor activities at Huntington site.

Skills

Project management

Engineering concepts

Analytical abilities

Troubleshooting

Reading basic math

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering

Tools

Blackmer pump experience

Viking pump experience

Gorman-Rupp pump experience

Job description

FUCHS is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Our products and solutions keep the world moving even though they are not always visible. What matters is that each of our over 6,000 employees in over 50 countries is visible - their entrepreneurial spirit, ideas and skills are the foundation of our global business. About FUCHS Fuchs Lubricants Co. is the United States operating unit of Fuchs Petrolub S.E., the world's largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants with global sales of over $2.8 Billion. We provide high quality lubricants and services to a wide range of industries such as automotive, appliance, and aerospace manufacturers; pharmaceuticals, transportation, mining, and energy. The organization is constantly developing new technology to meet the ever-changing demands of modern industry and we are recognized for providing world-class technical support to our strong customer base. MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career. Your Responsibilities: The Process Engineer will be responsible for leading projects to improve manufacturing efficiency of our specialty lubricants/ compounds. Responsibilities will include:

• Oversee major projects within the Engineering department.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication and materials as well as soliciting observations from technicians.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements while researching, designing, modifying and testing manufacturing methods.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assure product and process quality by designing and evaluating testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities.
• Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor and material costs and estimating future requirements.
• Review and evaluate new process procedures and documentation.
• Aid in the qualification of new equipment and procedures.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Coordinate with the quality department to implement new products and procedures.
• Perform PFD’s (Process Flow Diagrams) and P&ID’s (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) for required equipment.
• Aid in batch costing operations.
• Maintain an efficient and safe working environment for all employees.
• Ensure compliance to all state and federal regulations and design/implement effective preventative maintenance programs to reduce all downtime, including the auditing of safety systems.
• Prepare reports as needed to ensure compliance to all state and federal laws.
• Collaborate with various departments to maintain mechanical integrity of all plant programs.
• Analyze all equipment requirements and assist in requisition of all tools and equipment
• Resolve all maintenance issues and recommend improvements to same if required.
• Review and recommend improvements to SOP procedures and perform troubleshoot on all plant activities and resolve all issues and operations manager to implement all changes.
• Provide an efficient interface with all automation and validation processes and provide training to all engineers and mechanics.
• Recommend and implement capital projects designed to improve the reliability and productivity of the facility
• Provide an efficient interface with engineering department to evaluate all upcoming capital projects and analyze all new and existing equipment and layouts.
• Coordinate and direct the activities of all 3rd party contractors performing work at the Huntington site

What We Expect

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering
• Understanding of engineering concepts and approaches
• Previous project management experience and exceptional organizational
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a dynamic, time constrained environment
• Ability to read and complete basic mathematical functions
• Proven track record developing and maintaining preventative maintenance programs
• Ability to troubleshoot process equipment including control systems
• Experience working with and directing activities of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC contractors
• Blackmer, Viking, Gorman-Rupp pump experience helpful

These are your benefits: Fuchs offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Fuchs Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).