Process Engineer - Decatur, IL

Illinois Ag; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) in Decatur, IL is seeking a Process Engineer to drive operational improvements across chemical and mechanical processes. You will collaborate with the West Plant engineering team to optimize processes, analyze performance data, and lead start-ups from conception to implementation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 2+ years of process engineering experience, with strong project management, problem solving, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Agricultural).
• 2+ years of process engineering experience in chemical or agricultural processing.
• Experience with troubleshooting, data analytics, and project management.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills; leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee processes and projects within the department, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Develop and track KPIs; identify improvements for unit operations.
• Utilize lean methods (DMAIC) to optimize processes and stabilize operations.
• Support troubleshooting and apply RCA tools for process upsets.
• Ensure documentation and compliance; coordinate with maintenance, controls, and quality.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Data analytics

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PI

Excel

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Process Engineer - Decatur, IL#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Engineering**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Process Engineer - Decatur, IL| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**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.**'AJCIND'** REF:114260BR**#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. 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