Process Engineer

The Process Engineer provides crucial troubleshooting assistance to Operations (batch formulation adjustments, process optimization, process flow, etc.). The engineer initiates, develops and helps implement projects to improve safety, improve quality, increase capacity, lower costs, evaluate new technologies, evaluate new raw materials, and/or generate new business. This includes studying existing and new processes to help identify and implement improvement opportunities. The process engineer also develops engineering studies (order of magnitude estimates, feasibility studies, etc.) to support business decisions. The engineer also helps lead the Continuous Improvement effort in the facility. The engineer manages off spec production, participates in the development of rework procedures and coordinates the rework through production to convert to saleable product.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the North Salt Lake (NSL) Operation, including conceptualization of capital projects, troubleshooting, training, management and/or providing support of process changes (MOC) and implementation of the specified solutions. Maintain the documentation of procedures associated with the manufacture of NSL products. As a rule, a structured project management approach will be used
• Provide technical input to the business, manufacturing, R&D, and marketing organizations in support of process improvement efforts, R&D programs, capital plans, and business plans. Consolidate company intelligence on competitor technology
• Develop and/or assist others in developing workable process solutions to meet the requirements of the business (e.g., increased capacity, new product development, reduced costs, improved quality, improved process safety, improved environmental impact). Investigate, research, assess, evaluate, and/or propose ideas for new or modified processes and products. Clarify process issues early in the project life to minimize resource utilization and development costs. As a rule, the Process Engineer will use a structured approach in his/her role as a process developer
• Maintain safe and environmentally sound operation of units through periodic safety meetings, encourage reporting of all incidents, investigation, and corrective actions proposal for all incidents, as well as ensuring that no major environmental incidents occur via proper inspections. Help ensure food safety and product quality through the proper design of manufacturing processes
• Follows all environmental, health and safety protocols
• Provides support for all safety and environmental initiatives
• Proactively attempts to prevent all accidents and eliminate all unsafe conditions
• Demonstrates management’s commitment to safety
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Process Engineering
• Preferred 5 - 10 years of Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, Food or Chemical industry experienced desired
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Practical knowledge of chemical processing design calculations and equipment
• Demonstrated ability and growth potential to progress to a leadership position within the organization
• Good verbal/written communication and organizational skills
• Basic project cost estimating and scheduling ability
• Familiarity with field construction methods and safe work practices
• Proficient in using engineering and business-related computer software
• Heating exchangers / ovens knowledge and experience is a plus
  
  

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.