· Work with Production and Quality departments, reviews equipment and processes, designs and implements modifications to enhance production capabilities and ensure a quality product. Conducts all work in accordance with standard engineering principles and practices.

· Design, fabricate, install, construct, commission and start–up of new or modified plant equipment or facilities.

· Identify opportunities for improvement in plant safety and efficiency.

· Ensure plant compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

· Manage expenditures related to project assignments as well as projecting estimated costs of proposed projects.

· Analyze and improve plant yield, process cycle times, and operating costs for new and existing processes.

· Develop improvements to electrical and control systems which provide increased plant reliability and operability.

· Manage Maintenance Department, with Maintenance Supervisor as a direct report.

· Control budget for plant maintenance.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

· A bachelor’s degree in electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering and five plus years engineering experience is preferred.

· A strong knowledge of manufacturing process equipment is required.

· Hard working and field-oriented engineer.

· Project minded communicator with exemplary leadership abilities.

· Excellent people management and interpersonal skills with the desire and potential to grow into supervisory or operations leadership roles.

· Proficient at computer skills such as using Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail, and similar office software products

· Working knowledge of process control systems and statistical process analysis.

· Assists in writing capital project requests, creating project scopes for bids and obtaining vendor quotes. Manages projects in a timely manner and within budget, coordinates efforts with contractors and onsite personnel.

· Tests newly installed equipment to ensure contract specifications are met and proper operating conditions are understood by personnel. Trains employees on use of such equipment as appropriate.

· Must provide mechanical, electrical and instrumentation technical support to plant and other company facilities as needed.

· Responsible for providing technical support to the Maintenance department on 24/7 basis.

Working Conditions:

· Bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting stand, walk, kneel, stoop, squat, pull, push, climb, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and see and standing (occasionally) for long periods of time.

· The essential duties of this position require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.

· Prolonged periods of sitting on a forklift or other warehouse equipment.

· Exposure to moderate noise levels, vibrations, and bright lights; and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases; and all climate types including hot and cold temperatures, humidity, rain, snow, etc.

· Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, breathing protection, and hard hats when needed.

· Able to work under stressful conditions at times.

· React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.

· Must be able to move and lift to 40-pound wooden skid or pallet.

· Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.

· Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.

· Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.

· Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.

· Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.

Benefits:

· Competitive Compensation Package

· Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage

· 401K + Company Match

· Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Coverage – 100% Company Paid

· Health Savings Account (HSA)

· Gym Reimbursement Program

· Tuition Reimbursement Program