JOB DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure engineering activities comply with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and company policies.
• Champion process safety initiatives and participate in audits, HAZOPs, and incident investigations.
• Develop and maintain documentation and standards for equipment, systems, and processes.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical specialists.
• Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and development plans for the engineering team.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and technical excellence.

Plant Engineering & Reliability

• Oversee design and optimization of plant equipment, systems, and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide expert guidance to Operations and Maintenance.

Process Improvement & Optimization

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Lead root-cause analyses and implement corrective actions for process deviations or equipment failures.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to optimize manufacturing performance.

Capital Projects

• Manage planning, justification, and execution of capital projects ranging from equipment upgrades to facility expansions.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations to support daily production goals and resolve technical challenges.
• Work with Quality to ensure manufacturing processes meet product specifications and standards.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Procurement on equipment sourcing and vendor evaluation.
• Work with Maintenance to prevent electrical and mechanical obsolescence of controls and equipment.
• Partner with HSE to incorporate company health, safety, and environmental requirements into plant equipment and processes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineers, supervisors, or technical teams preferred.
• Proven track record of leading reliability programs, process improvement initiatives, or capital projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Strong leadership, communication, and people development skills.
• Deep understanding of plant systems, manufacturing processes, and industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, reliability engineering, or project management methodologies preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of OSHA, environmental regulations, and industry-specific safety standards preferred.

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