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AFB International · 20 hours ago

Plant & Process Engineer

Aurora, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

AFB International has been providing pet food solutions for over 30 years, enriching the lives of pets and their owners. The Plant & Process Engineer will design and maintain plant systems, provide process engineering support, and lead process improvement efforts to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Implements capital plan for Aurora including CAR design, development, writing, bidding and management of alternatives. Manage project within budget and schedule including vendor selection, contract negotiations and all purchases, installation, and start-up

Provide process engineering support for significant changes in processing method and product manufacturing troubleshooting. Design and justify equipment or processes in concert with project teams to support new product or business development

Provide on-site manufacturing support, engaging well with operators and educating both operators and management as to how and why we make products the way we do

Successfully contribute to and/or lead process improvement efforts that lead to improvement of standard metrics including yield, productivity or other sound performance metrics

Work closely with Product Development Team to create processes and identify processing parameters that ensure successful translation of products through ideation, development and manufacturing

Utilize and implement applicable state of the art technologies and/or processes that can provide value to AFB

Design and justify equipment or processes in concert with project teams to support new product or business development

Provides technical support to the plant as required including quality, reliability or other areas as needed

Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects

Confers with production management staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing processes

Provides direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities

Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, and develops recommendations accordingly

Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner

Qualification

Process engineeringFood product manufacturingProject managementPLC programmingAutoCADSafety practicesData recordingMathematical conceptsInterpersonal communicationProblem-solvingTechnical documentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, and Electrical Engineering from four-year ABET accredited college or university

Knowledge of safety practices applicable to flavors production and ability to follow designated safety procedures

Ability to maintain accurate records relating to jobs as they are planned performed and completed. Skill to use electronic means for recording data

Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with peers, co-workers, supervisors, and vendors as required

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information to team members, top management, and/or public groups

Ability to read drawings and interpret line diagrams, equipment layout drawings, and electrical prints

Proficient skill level in MS Office Applications such as Word and Excel

Knowledge of algebraic and calculus mathematical concepts, theory, and application

The ability to convey technical requirements through the use of AutoCAD or similar software to generate drawings, process flow diagrams as well as process and instrumentation drawings

Preferred

Knowledge and understanding of plc ladder logic programming and interpreting line diagrams and electrical schematics is beneficial

Knowledge of food product manufacturing equipment including but not limited to meat grinders, extrusion machines, and dry blend equipment is highly desired

Previous experience with food safety programs, including HACCP and cGMPs is beneficial