Senior Process Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary Responsible for conceptual development, management, and final results of complex engineering projects designed to improve operational performance, reduce cost, enhance safety, or establish compliance. Provides guidance and direction to other Project Engineers and serves as technical expert for multiple projects. Must be able to manage multiple complex projects across multiple sites concurrently. This position has a PLC controls systems focus. There is a travel requirement estimated at 1 week per month. What You'll do as a Sr Process Manufacturing Engineer - Develops project objectives, scope, schedules, and fees by analyzing project requirements and collaborating with Engineering, Sales, and Operations management. Establishes detailed project plan from pre-design to completion by determining budgets, staffing and schedules including contractor and construction budgets. - Organizes project team by selecting and orienting team members, and delegating responsibilities and tasks including determining and monitoring the scope and priority of assignments of all internal disciplines and outside contractors. Determines additional service requirements and initiates contract adjustments. - Plans, organizes, and conducts complex technical projects and/or serves as technical expert or oversees the development of engineering projects. - Conceives, plans, and oversees or conducts process equipment evaluations and upgrades. - Evaluates, tests, and prepares technical analysis and implementation plans for equipment improvements; makes recommendations for equipment purchases by researching and testing products and participating in negotiations with management and outside vendors. - Develops and implements process controls which ensure consistent equipment and process performance. - Keeps abreast of, and is well informed on, new developments and technology through contact with educational institutions and professional organizations, trade shows, and technical publications. - Assists with the coordination or directs engineering/facility projects through resolution of operational problems implementing and overseeing testing, reviewing design and safety issues, and overseeing contracted resources. - Obtains information for the design/development of components, assemblies and other operating equipment through manufacturer's information, technology, databases, consultants, and contractors. - Performs professional engineering assignments of varying and significant complexity under general direction with considerable discretion as to work detail and provides guidance and direction to other Engineering staff in completing complex assignments. - Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, secure, and efficient working environment by implementing and enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations, supports plant safety meetings that evaluate plant machinery, equipment and/or working conditions. - Ensures that all federal, state, and local regulations as well as building codes pertaining to, but not limited to, radioactive materials, licensing compliance, safety, EPA, OSHA, NFPA, FDA rules and regulations are adhered to. Maintains a working knowledge of regulations. The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Minimum of 5 years of related experience in complex project management, process improvement, and/or project engineering Ability to read, interpret and practically apply electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical blueprints Working knowledge of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) or other types of process control equipment Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision Computer skills and word processing, spreadsheet, and software capabilities