Process Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to join our growing team. The Process Engineer will work closely with other Process Engineers, Controls Engineers, Process Installation and Fabrication, vendors, and customers. In this role, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes in food and dairy plants across the country. You will leverage your engineering expertise to design and implement custom dairy processing solutions.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Work with the project team to develop and implement customer-driven manufacturing process improvements.
• Analyze and optimize existing dairy processing systems to increase efficiency, yield, and product quality.
• Collaborate with all groups in our team, including controls/automation, mechanical, fabrication and installation.
• Specify, create, and manage the bill of materials for our systems
• Use AutoCAD Plant 3D to create 2D process and instrumentation diagrams as well as 3D models
• Work with customers to clearly understand and define the solution we are providing them.
• Work closely with vendors to specify and order the components for our systems.
• Assist senior engineers in the execution and installation of systems of all types and sizes.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in dairy process engineering.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and quality standards (3-A, FDA, PMO, ANSI, ASME)
• Operate forklifts, trucks, and trailers
• Must satisfactorily comply with alcohol and controlled substance company policies
• Travel 30% of the time
• Within the continental United States (CONUS) majority of the time and rarely outside of the CONUS
• Typically for 9 days at a time, but could be shorter or longer based on project need
• Driving a vehicle to customer and/or Mohawk Technology locations
• Flying to customer locations
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, standing, going up and down stairs, sitting, kneeling, crouching, bending for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and heavier weights on an infrequent basis
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Working in varying temperatures while on-site
• Wearing PPE complying with the customer’s and Mohawk Technology’s safety standards, including safety-toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, hair nets, and smocks
• Moving around facilities on-site on a frequent basis, which can be very large with multiple floors and rooms

Working Hours:

• Typical office hours:
• 8 am – 5 pm
• Occasional nights and weekends
• On-site hours:
• Hours may vary, but are typically 12
• Occasional nights and weekends

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related experience.
• Experience working in a sanitary manufacturing environment.
• Basic experience in AutoCAD or equivalent for creating/modifying process schematics
• Ability to read/understand blueprints and fabrication drawings
• Understanding of fluid dynamics, pump sizing, and heat transfer related to piping systems
• 3D Modeling/Piping Experience
• 2D Process and Instrument Drawings Experience
• Knowledge of design and fabrication of stainless steel equipment
• Project management experience/skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft products
• Knowledge of Food/Dairy Industry

Pay Range:

Negotiable based on experience

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account (with eligible health insurance plan)
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% match
• PTO
• Holidays
• Profit sharing
• Sabbatical

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Prescott Valley, AZ 86314: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $100,000