Process Engineer

Your areas of responsibility:

The Process Engineer will be responsible for leading projects to improve manufacturing efficiency of our specialty lubricants/ com-pounds.

• Oversee major projects within the Engineering department.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication and materials as well as soliciting observations from technicians.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements while researching, designing, modifying and testing manufacturing methods.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment layout.
• Assure product and process quality by designing and evaluating testing methods, testing finished product and process capa-bilities.
• Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor and material costs and estimating future requirements.
• Review and evaluate new process procedures and documentation.
• Aid in the qualification of new equipment and procedures.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• Coordinate with the quality department to implement new products and procedures.
• Perform PFD’s (Process Flow Diagrams) and P&ID’s (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) for required equipment.
• Aid in batch costing operations.
• Maintain an efficient and safe working environment for all employees.
• Ensure compliance to all state and federal regulations and design/implement effective preventative maintenance programs to reduce all downtime, including the auditing of safety systems.
• Prepare reports as needed to ensure compliance to all state and federal laws.
• Collaborate with various departments to maintain mechanical integrity of all plant programs.
• Analyze all equipment requirements and assist in requisition of all tools and equipment
• Resolve all maintenance issues and recommend improvements to same if required.
• Review and recommend improvements to SOP procedures and perform troubleshoot on all plant activities and resolve all is-sues and operations manager to implement all changes.
• Provide an efficient interface with all automation and validation processes and provide training to all engineers and mechan-ics.
• Recommend and implement capital projects designed to improve the reliability and productivity of the facility
• Provide an efficient interface with engineering department to evaluate all upcoming capital projects and analyze all new and existing equipment and layouts.
• Coordinate and direct the activities of all 3rd party contractors performing work at the Huntington site
   

Qualifications we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering
• 5+ years industrial mechanical maintenance experience
• Understanding of engineering concepts and approaches 
• 5+ years of leadership experience
• Previous project management experience and exceptional organizational
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a dynamic, time constrained environment
• Ability to read and complete basic mathematical functions 
• Proven track record developing and maintaining preventative maintenance programs
• Ability to troubleshoot process equipment including control systems
• Experience working with and directing activities of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC contractors
• Blackmer, Viking, Gorman-Rupp pump experience helpful 
   

These are your benefits:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as pro-fessionals.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abili-ties in the global marketplace.  The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of bene-fits. Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits.

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).