Process Engineer

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARYThis person’s primary responsibilities will involve processing system design and support in our Indiana manufacturing locations. This person will support growth initiatives that involve new equipment purchasing or the repurposing of existing assets. This person will ensure the engineered solution meets the customer’s product attributes and is designed with safety and ease of use considerations for our employees. This person will additionally support continuous improvement efforts on existing systems and products.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESProcess development Batching process SOP’sSanitation SOP’sWork instruction development for specific processMaterial flow analysisProduct formulationMaterial and chemical compatibility analysisProcess related CI initiativesProcess monitoring and training Ensure processes are followed as designed/writtenEnsure procedures are clearly written and followedMonitor process and equipment data to ensure process design is successfulTableau and Ignition for monitoring of process and CI initiativesPerform training on new processesEnsure that end-to-end project planning, risk identification, dependency tracking, issues identification / escalation, and change management are being managed utilizing best practice project management standardsPerform project management and engineering for manufacturing operations, including but not limited to: scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, and trainingApply understanding of safety principles & Good Manufacturing Practices for the food industry (sanitary practices) to engineering projectsUtilize MSIE standard project management tools and process for items such as safety, sanitary design, controls, Equipment Acceptance Testing and Start-up/Validation documentsAble to work flexible hours and multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic, high-pressured environment - managing changing priorities and tight deadlinesManage schedules, costs, and other key deliverables per the approved project planIdentify, assess, and communicates project risksSelect and manage outside engineering as required to meet customer, product, and capacity requirements. Selects and manages use of external vendors and contractors for engineering and maintenance-related projectsBuild & maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors and contractorsMeasure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniquesResolve and/or escalate issues to management in a timely fashionEffectively facilitate project team meetingsEnsure that forms and records to document project activities are maintained per MSIE project management standardsEstablish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of each projectStay abreast of technology enhancements within the industryAble to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization in both written and verbal formsDevelop projects and justification for capital improvements as applicableSupport cost reduction and efficiency improvement programs by participating and leading teams to review manufacturing operationsDevelop and implement solutionsFacilitate improvement workshops and manage improvement projectsSupport other engineering team members with training and development, assistance on engineering projects, providing specialized expertise as requiredBuild credibility and hold influence with Operations, Maintenance, Customers, and vendors. Provides leadership and guidance to Maintenance TechniciansQUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILEMinimum EducationBS degree in an Engineering field or equivalent experience (Chemical Engineering preferred but not required) - RequiredMinimum ExperiencePrevious contract manufacturing experience - PreferredManufacturing experience in liquid processing - RequiredExperience in food industry or short shelf-life environment - PreferredWorking knowledge of lean principles - RequiredExperience in a high growth and dynamic environment - RequiredMinimum Knowledge/ Skills/ AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and interact collaboratively, working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and collaborate on best alternatives - RequiredStrong analytical skills - RequiredCAD or other computer drawing program experience for P&ID and flow charts - RequiredExperience in leveraging integrated technology to execute business processes - RequiredAbility to work with ambiguity and to communicate complex issues in a clear manner - RequiredPositive mindset with a “Lean-in” mentality - RequiredA continuous improvement mindset, never satisfied with the status quo - RequiredStrong verbal, listening and presentation skills - RequiredApply today and join our rapidly growing team!- Inc. 5000 #1,085 fastest growing company in the USA. (2023)- Inc. 5000 #622 fastest growing company in the USA. (2022)- Inc. 5000 #479 fastest growing company in the USA. (2021)- Inc. 5000 #10 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2022)- Inc. 5000 #165 fastest growing company in the Midwest. (2021)