Job Title: Process Engineer

A Senior Process Engineer is needed to optimize and scale manufacturing processes, focusing on liquid blending, solids blending, and substrate converting. This role involves transitioning new product formulations from R&D to full-scale production, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Reporting to the Manufacturing Plant Director, the engineer will troubleshoot operational challenges, refine production processes, and support the setup of new manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Optimization: Develop and refine blending and converting processes to maximize efficiency.Product Scale-Up: Collaborate with R&D to transition new formulas from lab-scale to full-scale production.Operational Improvements: Troubleshoot issues, enhance product yield, and reduce downtime.Manufacturing Setup: Assist in facility establishment, equipment selection, and process scaling.Data-Driven Decisions: Use statistical tools to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.Quality & Compliance: Maintain documentation and ensure regulatory and safety standards.Team Training: Mentor production staff and junior engineers.Safety & Sustainability: Uphold best practices for workplace safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years of experience in process engineering, expertise in scaling up production, troubleshooting, and process optimization.Preferred: Master’s degree, Lean Six Sigma certification, experience in consumer goods or chemical-based manufacturing, and familiarity with process automation.This role offers a chance to contribute to a state-of-the-art facility and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $57.69/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Harrodsburg,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2025.

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