Process Engineer

Sumter, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Process Engineer

Sumter South Carolina

Full Time

Job summary

Reports to the Manufacturing Unit Technical Leader.
Responsible for the implementation of project and process support activities toward attainment of departmental and plant goals.
Primary focus in areas of capacity expansion quality/waste improvement and cost improvement programs.
Required to balance multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity.

Essential functions

Responsible for the design and implementation of machine improvements and capital equipment project management activities.
Proficient in mechanical design and troubleshooting.
Guides staff in troubleshooting and upkeep of mechanisms driven by cams along with pneumatic and hydraulic equipment employed in the production process.
Supports the plant manufacturing effort with proven ability to identify problems and pursue plans toward their resolution.
Clear understanding of the role of Engineering in a manufacturing environment.
Has knowledge of accurate Engineering practices and vendor relationships.
Coordinates activities between equipment vendors Division R & D and plant functional departments.
Manages projects of moderate to large scope requiring extensive coordination.
Prepares and submits capital appropriation requests and controls expenditures on these projects.
Knowledgeable about established safety standards and collaborate with equipment operation.
Completes or supervises the necessary designs drawings calculations and specifications on associated equipment.
Recommends vendors for commercial items and materials needed for projects.
Determines which elements of a job are suitable for in-house fabrication or revision and which items should be contracted. Secures quotations and selects contractors directing their efforts to satisfactory completion of the necessary work.
Recommends and implements capital equipment or process modifications including physical installation debugging and training of production personnel.
Responsible for all associated documentation including validations Operations Procedures Preventive Maintenance schedules Engineering Change Notifications and spare parts listings.
Develops a firm understanding of all equipment to include setup adjustment and assessment of possible improvements.
Attains budgeted cost reductions and efficiency gains.
Accountable for spending within approved limits on programs.

Additional responsibilities

Performs other duties as required by the Engineering Supervisor.
Directs the efforts of support personnel in the modification adjustment removal and installation of equipment.
May provide functional supervision of other Engineers toward attainment of assignments.

Education

Preferred Bachelors or equivalent experience in Chemical Mechanical or Bioengineering. Will consider length of experience in lieu of Degree.

Process Engineer Sumter South Carolina Full Time Job summary Reports to the Manufacturing Unit Technical Leader. Responsible for the implementation of project and process support activities toward attainment of departmental and plant goals. Primary focus in areas of capacity expansion qual...