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KENT WORLDWIDE · 4 months ago

DIVISION ENGINEER

Washington, Indiana, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Kent Worldwide is seeking a Division Engineer to enhance operating conditions and profitability through innovative process and equipment modifications. The role involves managing capital and expense projects, developing training documentation, and troubleshooting process issues in collaboration with various departments.

Animal FeedManufacturingWholesale

Responsibilities

Initiate innovations with respect to process and equipment modifications or changes, which improve operating conditions, safety, energy conservation, environmental concerns, and/or profitability

Manage capital and expense projects from conception to production, including preparation of financial justification, specifying, purchasing, as well as tracking all spending related to the project

Develop maintenance and operator training documentation, conduct equipment qualification and initial training of production personnel, and make provisions for repair parts stocking levels

Work with the Division Superintendent to represent the interests of the Production Department in discussions with the Engineering, Process Development, and Research Departments on changes or new installations in the division

Project management tasks such as: purchasing of materials and supplies, equipment installation, budget tracking, employee training, and startup of projects

Monitor process equipment downtime records to identify troublesome equipment and provide recommendations for improvements

Calculate material balances when processes change or when directed by Division Superintendent

Responsible for concept, design, estimating, proposal submittal purchasing, installation, start-up, commissioning, documentation, training, and closure of capital projects

Develop project plans, timelines, cost estimates for process improvements to meet the overall manufacturing and operations objectives

Work directly with operations in troubleshooting and resolving process issue

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringProject ManagementExcelIndustrial Process ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceTechnical WritingTime Management

Required

Bachelors degree in Chemical, Electrical, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering required. Other engineering disciplines may be considered

Strong verbal and technical writing skills

Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload

Preferred

Advanced skill level in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is strongly desired

Previous experience in a corn wet milling or similar industrial process is desired

Internship or co-op experience in an operations or manufacturing environment strongly desired

Previous supervisory experience is a plus

Company

KENT WORLDWIDE

Since 1927, KENT WORLDWIDE has been guided by a deep commitment to animal care, human nutrition, and doing what’s right — values that have shaped its evolution into a globally diversified company.

Founded in 1927