Process Engineer — Path to Plant Leadership (PLC & AutoCAD)

National Gypsum Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k) with employer match

Retirement Account

Fertility Services

Adoption Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness Program with medical premium"

Job summary

National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Plant Engineer trainee at any US plant location. The role trains under an experienced Plant Engineer to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation and may relocate to another NGC plant within 6–24 months.

The position offers exposure to budgeting, equipment installation, SOP/PM development, troubleshooting, and process-control upgrades, with a pathway to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical Engineering preferred (Will consider other qualified training and experience).
• Minimum of two years manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge in PLC programming, AutoCAD, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of industrial electricity (power distribution, motor controls, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, possess leadership and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of capital budgets by recommending specific projects, preparing appropriation requests, and obtaining competitive prices and/or bids.
• Manage and complete Capital budget projects on-time and under budget.
• Complete installation of project equipment; complete all appropriate training for operations and maintenance personnel and develop all required SOPs and PMs for those projects.
• Evaluate plant equipment needs and recommend to the plant manager equipment to be purchased.
• Coordinate with Corporate Engineering on all projects that require engineering assistance.
• Prepare annual facility audit to assess the physical condition of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Estimate expenditures involved, determine implementation timeframe and set the priority of each project.
• Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical failures and develop solutions.
• Develop and implement strategies for process control technology upgrades.
• Evaluate production problems related to plant equipment and recommend changes to the Plant Manager.
• Design new equipment or modify existing equipment to improve plant operations.
• Analyze new equipment for possible application to manufacturing process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Communication

Industrial electricity

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Plant Engineer trainee at any US plant location. The role trains under an experienced Plant Engineer to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation and may relocate to another NGC plant within 6–24 months.

The position offers exposure to budgeting, equipment installation, SOP/PM development, troubleshooting, and process-control upgrades, with a pathway to leadership.