Exceptional Opportunity for a Process Engineer to join a $4B diversified global manufacturing company with 18,000 employees producing materials for a variety of industries. This is an employee-owned ESOP company that supplies multiple industries. This division is the largest graphite producer in the US and is well-positioned for the Electric Vehicle battery markets! This is a key position with growth opportunities in this global manufacturing company located in the beautiful, family-friendly Morgantown/Clarksburg, WV area.

We want a Process Engineer who:

• Optimizes industrial processes and machinery as well as process reviews to target areas for improvement.
• Will lead and grow a culture of Continuous Improvement and Change Management with all activities in the plant.
• Serves as the Subject Matter Expert on Continuous Improvement.

You will get:

• A cost of living is 21% below the US average
• A great family environment in an absolutely beautiful area
• Very affordable housing
• Growth opportunity with a Global Manufacturer
• Great schools that have a very low student/ teacher ratio
• Close proximity to a wide range of outdoor activities that include hiking, camping, great skiing, and rafting
• Close to nationally known universities

But wait! There is more!!! This is a well-run company that is an employee-owned ESOP that gives employees a share of the company, individual employees will directly benefit from the success of the company!

• There is a strong salary/with a 10% bonus compensation package
• ESOP program provides 10% of your salary in stock every year
• The company puts 1% of your salary into your 401k whether you contribute or not
• The company also matches 100% of your contributions into your 401k
• There is an extensive corporate relocation program for this role
• Very generous benefits are offered for this key role that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, EAP, Educational Reimbursement, Employer Retirement Account, Travel Accident Insurance Prescription / Drug, great 401K Match, Vacation, and a Flexible Spending Account

Duties 

• Responsible for process improvement
• Planning and execution of special projects
• Conduct prerelease design studies and process reviews to ensure efficient manufacturing methods are implemented
• Design of manufacturing layouts
• Coordinate assigned manufacturing projects (CNC machining, formula mixing, extrusion, heat treat, etc.) regarding concepts, designs, quotations, project and resource planning, process documentation, implementation, and employee training
• Act as liaison between manufacturing, quality, sales, and customer service
• Participate in process improvement, cost reduction, and capital expenditure projects
• Utilize and implement lean techniques such as 5S, Six Sigma, 8D, etc.
• Conduct PFMEA’s
• Walks plant floor addressing issues and working with operators to improve efficiency
• Offering maintenance downtime support
• Account for scrapped parts and product/parts in quality hold
• Address safety aspects of the line and where process improvements can improve safety
• Make necessary drawings and measurements.
• Create work instructions
• Provide engineering/technical support to day-to-day plant operations and maintenance
• Responsible for leading daily mini-Kaizen events for OEE improvements and longer detailed Kaizen or Process improvement events

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Systems engineering
• 2-5 years experience as a process engineer in a manufacturing operation such as chemicals, materials, pulp/paper, food/beverage, or pharma manufacturing facility
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Understanding of process capability analysis
• Proficiency with statistics (using JMP or Minitab), SPC, NIR
• Experience in the optimization of processes, including the establishment of process KPIs
• Ability to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries to achieve company results.
• Able to identify solutions to general problems through collaboration and creativity
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Professional Training, Certifications are a plus
• Advanced Education is a plus.