Process Engineer - Decatur, IL

ADM; Decatur (IL); Presencial; USD 72.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay and benefits

Total rewards package

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

ADM Decatur, IL is seeking a Process Engineer to drive operational improvements and optimize chemical and mechanical processes. You will partner with production to lead improvements from concept to startup, review costs, yields, and performance, and help improve reliability.

This full-time, exempt role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 2+ years of experience, familiarity with RCA tools, DMAIC, KPI development, and documentation, with OSHA PSM knowledge a plus.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural).
• 2+ years of process engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing or agricultural processing facility.
• Experience with equipment troubleshooting and KPI development.
• Project management experience with budgeting and scheduling.
• Strong problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a results focused approach.
• Strong leadership, change management and project/program management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, acts as a reliable pro-active communicator.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee processes and manage department projects, including materials, installation, budget, and startup.
• Develop process KPIs and action plans to address pain points.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles such as DMAIC to optimize and stabilize unit operations.
• Assist in day-to-day operations troubleshooting and trend analysis using RCA tools.
• Facilitate change management and maintain process documentation.
• Interact with maintenance, controls, process, and quality personnel on improvements.
• Identify and comply with safety, food safety and environmental requirements.

Conocimientos

Process engineering

Lean manufacturing (DMAIC)

Data analytics (PI, PIaF, Excel)

Project management

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Herramientas

PI System

Excel

Control systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

Process Engineer- Decatur, IL

This is a full-time, exempt level position.

Position Summary:

The Decatur West Plant is seeking a Process Engineer with the skills to drive operational improvements and optimize our processes. As a member of the West Plant engineering team, this colleague will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues by utilizing engineering skills to support operational excellence and improved plant reliability. This role will partner with the production departments to lead improvements from conception though start-up utilizing engineering and performance excellence principles to operate, troubleshoot, and improve chemical and mechanical processes. It is also responsible for reviewing and understanding area department costs, yields, quality, and process performance and changes that can be made to make improvements in these areas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversight of specific processes and projects within the department. Project management including purchasing of materials and supplies, equipment installation, budget tracking, employee training, and start-up of projects.

• Process KPI Development, including identifying methods of improvement, understanding critical unit operation functions, and departmental pain-points creating action plans to address.

• Utilize lean manufacturing principles such as DMAIC to optimize and stabilize unit operations.

• Assist in day-to-day operations troubleshooting and trend analysis, utilizing RCA tools for process upsets such as 5-whys, fishbone diagrams, etc.

• Facilitate change management with the use of the MOC process, including permanent and temporary changes.

• Ensure documentation of the process is maintained to satisfy compliance needs, including P&ID review/creation, Process Control Narrative review/creation, Operating Targets & Range review, Process Safety Information review, and provision of technical training to the department.

• Identifies and complies with safety, food safety and environmental requirements during personal work.

• Interacts with maintenance, controls, process, and quality personnel in planning for and the development of process improvements, and in personal projects.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, and Agricultural Engineering)

• 2+ years of process engineering experience preferably in a chemical manufacturing or agricultural processing facility.

• Experience with equipment troubleshooting, including basic knowledge of maintenance PM activities, operational KPI development, control systems troubleshooting, data analytics (PI, PIaF, Excel).

• Project management experience, including past experience with budgeting and scheduling projects, and working with contractors, is preferred.

• Strong problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a results focused approach.

• Strong leadership, change management and project/program management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, acts as a reliable pro-active communicator.

• A drive for success, a continuous improvement approach, a consistently positive attitude and outlook

• Be willing to work in an industrial environment, which can include exposure to loud noise, chemical hazards, and sometimes dirty conditions.

• Experience in an OSHA PSM (Process Safety Management) area is a plus

Physical Demands:

• The physical requirements of the job requires ability to climb stairs, lift 50 pounds, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, computer work, working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, working adjusted hours, and working as instructed.

• Prompt attendance is a must.

• Employees working at the Decatur West Plant are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$72,000 - $120,000

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.

• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

• Tuition assistance.

• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.