Process Engineer

Kosmos Corp; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing firm in Jackson, MS is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance operational effectiveness. The role involves leading process improvements, optimizing resource usage, and analyzing costs. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have at least one year of experience in Process Engineering. Overtime may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 1+ years of Process Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Studies organizational structures to identify functions and responsibilities.
• Promote and utilize Six Sigma and Lean tools.
• Lead and support process improvement projects.
• Analyze process effectiveness and operational data.
• Recommend methods for improving efficiency and reducing waste.
• Develop management systems for cost analysis.
• Conduct Ergonomic Studies of jobs.
• Develop database programs for information flow.
• Submit new products for testing and certification.
• Maintain Departmental Job Procedures.

Job description

Growing Manufacturing firm in the Caledonia, MS area has a need for a Process Engineer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Studies functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication.
• Promote and utilize Six Sigma, Lean, and other Operational Excellence tools.

Lead and support process improvement projects, deliver timely results, track improvement, and ensure control. Analyzes process effectiveness, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.

• Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, relocating work stations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
• Optimize material used to produce products and reduce cost of manufacturing
• Reduce material waste and scrap on manufactured products
• Confers with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.
• Develops management systems for cost analysis, financial planning, and job evaluation.
• Perform Ergonomic Studies of jobs.
• Develop database programs as needed to aid in flow of information.

Track and record pertinent data for developmental products.

• Submit new products for testing and/or certification.
• Develop and maintain Departmental Job Procedures.
• Maintain and distribute various reports for management.
• Overtime is required as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering. 1+ years of Process Engineering experience.