Simmons Foods - Gentry, AR
posted 4 months ago
The Process Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, direction, and coordination of contractors and equipment vendors involved in approved and planned capital projects. This role encompasses the planning, scheduling, construction, installation, and validation of equipment for these projects. The Process Engineer will assist in facility design and the implementation of new equipment, ensuring that all processes are efficient and effective. This position is classified as Salary Exempt, indicating that it is not eligible for overtime pay. In terms of capital project management, the Process Engineer will work closely with the technical staff of equipment suppliers and customers, screening alternative suppliers to ensure the best fit for the project. The engineer will develop, scale-up, and commercialize new processes aimed at minimizing costs while maximizing simplicity and flexibility, all within committed time and budget constraints. The role requires planning, scheduling, and managing the implementation of capital project installations, as well as the final validation of equipment. Maintaining competence in food technology and new equipment is essential, as is leading the engineering and contractor management efforts to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. The Process Engineer will also be responsible for project planning and execution, which includes developing the scope of work, layout drawings, process flow, product mass balance, and project budget for capital projects. This role involves overseeing the detailed design and execution of projects once capital is approved, evaluating and purchasing appropriately sized process and support equipment, and developing changes to existing buildings or new additions to meet process or storage needs. As a member of the team, the Process Engineer will participate in the ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. This includes coordinating work to ensure best practices are followed and attending relevant team meetings. The engineer will foster strong cohesiveness regarding major issues such as direction, annual plans, budgets, and policy changes, and will be responsible for identifying and addressing any areas lacking cohesiveness. Familiarity with Simmons' established operating systems, including quality, security, and LEAN principles, is crucial. The Process Engineer must understand their role in supporting these systems and communicate any concerns or improvement ideas effectively. The position may also require performing other duties as necessary to support business objectives, and it is important for the engineer to maintain a flexible mindset regarding the scope of work. Physical activities associated with this role include extensive computer work, communication with customers, vendors, and employees, and the ability to visually verify information. The engineer may present information to groups and must be able to work in various temperatures, move about in a manufacturing environment, and stand or walk for extended periods. Travel is a component of the job, with approximately 25% of the time spent traveling domestically to various facilities or customer visits, often requiring overnight stays.