Process Technology Engineer - Kennesaw, GA

Job Description

Process Technology Engineer

• Kennesaw, GA

Nature & Scope:

The Process Technology Engineer is concentrated in the manufacturing and packaging processes of finished form probiotics - a fast-paced, high-growth platform for ADM.

We are looking for a technical expert who is creative, hands-on, and team-oriented capable of increasing our operating profit by improving the effectiveness in our operations.

The primary purpose of the position is to ensure plant process systems are designed, built, operated, and maintained at optimal levels.

Major Accountabilities:

• Collaborates with equipment and project engineers on the development, evaluation, and integration of new manufacturing and packaging designs and enhancements to meet strategic business plans and customer requirements

• Identify, collaborate and/or lead projects to reduce losses and/or increase OEE: rates, yields, capacity, schedule attainment

• Work closely with company subject matter experts on the tech transfer of new products, new technologies and implementation of innovative approaches to plant operation and maintenance

• Collaborates with technicians, engineers, and operators to benchmark the facility and develop standardized system to define and sustain optimal processes and equipment set-ups

• Serve as a technical partner for the site including production and maintenance employees, plant operations and leadership team, other manufacturing sites, corporate engineering, S&T organizations, and external partners

• Work closely with local Plant Manager to identify and address current and future capacity constraints based on demand forecasts

• Develop and maintain a 5-year capital project portfolio to include capital budgeting and execution that strikes a balance between non-discretionary, productivity and growth spend

• Display a dedication to lead, develop and support safety and promote a safety culture. Promote continuous process safety improvement

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is preferred. Other engineering or technology fields will be considered.

Experience:

• Position requires 3-5 years of experience in a similar role. Knowledge in finished formats (capsules, tablets, blister packs, sachets/stick packs, syringes, etc.), packaging equipment (bottling lines, case erectors, packers, conveying) and automation/robotics is preferred.

Specific skills:

• Process Improvement

• Proven application of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and 6 sigma methodologies

• CAD - Working knowledge of CAD applications, P&IDs and control narratives

• Leadership Skills

• Must have strong leadership skills and the ability to direct, organize and motivate a cross functional team

• Communication Skills

• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Must be able to write simple correspondence. Must be able to effectively present information to other employees

• Mathematical Skills

• Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

• Reasoning Ability

• Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Must have the ability to handle problems involving a few variables in standardized situations

• Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the major accountabilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 75 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to focus depending on the situation.

• Mechanical aptitude

• Employee must be able to learn to operate, maintain and adjust assigned equipment

• Dependability

• Employee must arrive on time for assigned shift. Must have a valid drivers license

• Forklift Training

• Must be able to learn how to operate a forklift safely and efficiently

• Respirator use

• Employee must be able to wear a respirator depending on the situation

• Adaptable

• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and implement when applicable

Excited about this role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don't check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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