Process Engineer III

Specialty Granules; Town of Pembine (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Granules LLC is seeking a Process Engineer III to support operating plants and manage projects spanning new product development, cost savings, and capacity/yield enhancements. You will audit plants, assist in daily operations, and train teams on new processes, working across R&D, design, and vendor testing.

Expect collaboration on process improvements, equipment specifications, and start-up support, with 30–50% travel and a focus on safety and efficiency in a mine/plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 5+ years of industrial/manufacturing process engineering experience.
• Experience in mineral processing preferred.
• Ability to lead a team in challenging environments.
• Travel willingness 30-50% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties in an efficient and safe manner.
• Execute projects related to cost savings.
• Calculate cost savings potential.
• Execute projects to improve plant capacity.
• Execute projects to improve yield.
• Collaborate with in-house R&D on new product development.
• Direct testing at vendor locations.
• Define equipment and process specifications for new products.
• Define scope and process flow for new products.
• Input and review of engineering design plans.
• Provide start up assistance to new processes or changes.
• Conduct annual Coloring Plant audits and report improvements.
• Support plants on technical issues and questions.
• Maintain Process Flow Diagrams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Decision Making

Emotional Intelligence

Facilitating Change

Follow-Up

Influencing Others

Innovative Thinking

Judgment

Planning and Organizing

Problem / Opportunity Analysis

Leading Teams

Mineral Processing

Coatings application

Project Management

Material handling

Engineering / equipment design

AutoCAD

Computer

Microsoft Office

Google (G-Suite)

Analytical and problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Google (G-Suite)

Job description

Company Introduction:

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary:

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the operating plants and executing projects related to new product development, cost savings, and improvements in plant capacity and yield. The yield projects include improvement of existing processes and projects related to the development of byproducts. Additionally this position is responsible for conducting plant audits and is involved in the daily operational activities and needs for each plant area as it relates to assigned projects.

. The Process Engineer III also supports training and familiarization of new processes and procedures to SGI's operating plants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Execute duties in an efficient and safe manner

• Execute projects related to cost savings

• Calculate cost savings potential

• Execute projects related to plant capacity improvement

• Execute projects related to yield improvement

• Work with in house R&D on new product development

• Direct testing at vendor locations

• Define equipment and process specifications for new products

• Define scope and process flow related to new products

• Input and review of engineering design plans

• Provide start up assistance to new processes or changes to processes

• Conduct annual Coloring Plant audits including improvement recommendations and reporting

• Provide support to plants on technical issues and/or questions

• Maintenance of Process Flow Diagrams

• Perform other duties as assigned

Level Based Competencies

Adaptability

Communication

Decision Making

Emotional Intelligence

Facilitating Change

Follow-Up

Influencing Others

Innovative Thinking

Judgment

Planning and Organizing

Problem / Opportunity Analysis

Leading Teams

Technical knowledge/skills

• Mineral Processing including crushing/screening (intermediate knowledge)

• Coatings application process (entry knowledge)

• Project Management, Planning, and Scheduling (entry to intermediate knowledge)

• Material handling (entry to intermediate knowledge)

• Engineering / equipment design (entry to intermediate knowledge)

• AutoCAD preferred, not required

General knowledge/skills

• Computer (intermediate knowledge)

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (intermediate knowledge)

• Google (G-Suite) (intermediate knowledge)

• Analytical and problem solving skills (intermediate knowledge)

Leadership/Supervision

Must have the ability to lead a team

Works well in difficult and time pressure situations

Education/Experience*

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• 5+ years industrial/manufacturing process engineering experience, preferably mineral processing

Dimensions

No. of direct reports: 0

No. of indirect reports: 0

Budget Responsibility: No

Travel Requirements: 30-50% domestically

Working Conditions: Office, travel, and outdoors/indoors within a Process Plant and Mine environment

Physical Requirements: Computer, ability to make oral presentations, lifting objects up to 50 lbs., standing or sitting for extended periods, extended or irregular hours, bending, climbing, kneeling, stooping, walking on uneven terrain. Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment and work outdoors in temperature extremes.

At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.