Process Engineer

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.Job Purpose and ImpactThe Process Engineer applies engineering techniques to assist in the improvement of manufacturing processes and products. In this role, you will provide technical support, operations experience, continuous improvement and project management skills in a plant support capacity that ensures safe, efficient and low-cost plant operations.Key AccountabilitiesCollect and analyze moderately complex operational data and trends and develop recommendations and plans to improve the performance and reporting process of manufacturing equipment and processes and ensure consistent monitoring and early warning indicators.Partner with process engineers to analyze capital expenditures and moderately complex project designs to find more efficient, cost effective approaches to promote higher quality and reliable outcomes.Serve as point of contact and interface with personnel to set priorities, monitor safety and improve their skills over time.Partner with relevant personnel from other departments within the site or across the business to benchmark practices and assist in the creation of strategies.Review and recommend manufacturing equipment and processes designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and to promote quality and reliability.Assesses current manufacturing equipment and processes and makes recommendations for changes.Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.Other duties as assignedQualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering fieldPossesses working knowledge of engineering subject matterMinimum of two years of related work experienceOther minimum qualifications may applyPreferred QualificationsSix Sigma Green Belt CertificationStrong data analysis capabilities including continuous improvement experience or certificationsUnderstanding of PI (data historian), ACAD (auto CAD), MS ProjectExperience implementing projectsPosition InformationLocation: St. Clair, MichiganRelocation assistance is provided for this roleWork Schedule: Monday to Friday 6am- 3pmEqual Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet