Process Engineer- Akron, Ohio

Ohio Ag Connection; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargill is seeking a Process Engineer II to improve manufacturing processes in our Food Enterprise. You will provide technical support, operations experience, continuous improvement, and project management to ensure safe, efficient, and low-cost plant operations.

Responsibilities include evaluating equipment and processes, promoting quality, and documenting results. Candidates should have a related degree and at least two years of experience, with lean and Six Sigma credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Possesses working knowledge of engineering subject matter.
• Minimum of two years of related work experience.
• Lean Certification and Six Sigma experience are preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong data analysis capabilities including continuous improvement experience or certifications.
• Understanding of PI (data historian), AutoCAD, MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Review and recommend manufacturing equipment and processes designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and to promote quality and reliability.
• Assesses current manufacturing equipment and processes and makes recommendations for changes.
• Helps to fix and repair equipment. Shows results in reports.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

PI data historian

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Process Engineer II applies engineering techniques to assist in the improvement of manufacturing processes and products. In this role, you will provide technical support, operations experience, continuous improvement and project management skills in a plant support capacity that ensures safe, efficient and low-cost plant operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Review and recommend manufacturing equipment and processes designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and to promote quality and reliability.
• Assesses current manufacturing equipment and processes and makes recommendations for changes.
• Helps to fix and repair equipment. Shows results in reports.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Possesses working knowledge of engineering subject matter
• Minimum of two years of related work experience
• Other minimum qualifications may apply

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong data analysis capabilities including continuous improvement experience or certifications
• Understanding of PI (data historian), ACAD (auto CAD), MS Project

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet