Senior Process Engineer: Yield & Capacity Projects

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

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.