Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to improve manufacturing processes and products. This role involves providing technical support, operations expertise, project management, and continuous improvement. You will work across multiple operational areas to enhance process stability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while ensuring safety and compliance. Key Responsibilities:
Collect and analyze operational data and trends to improve manufacturing performance.
Ensure consistent monitoring and early detection of process issues.
Collaborate with maintenance leadership to plan and schedule system maintenance using reliability models and predictive tools.
Partner with technology and finance teams to manage site costs.
Plan and monitor production shutdowns while ensuring compliance with preventive maintenance requirements.
Work with capital engineers to evaluate projects and identify cost-effective, high-quality solutions.
Oversee third-party personnel, ensuring safety and skill development.
Collaborate with other departments to recommend best practices and strategies.
Work independently with minimal supervision, escalating only highly complex issues.
Perform other assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong knowledge of engineering principles.
At least 4 years of related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Lean Certification.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
Strong project management skills.
Data analysis and continuous improvement experience.
Familiarity with PI (data historian), MS Project, Seeq, and Minitab.
Experience with wet/dry corn milling, ethanol production, or corn sweeteners production.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Fort Dodge, IA
Salary
$100,000–$120,000 Per Year
Skills
Best Practicesunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cost Effectiveness Analysisunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Financeunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Process Engineeringunmatched
Microsoft Projectunmatched
Minitabunmatched
Operational Auditunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Predictive Modelingunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Process Engineeringunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Controlunmatched
Project Evaluationunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Six Sigma Certificationunmatched
Six Sigma Green Beltunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Systems Reliabilityunmatched
Technical Operationsunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
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