What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Southeast Transportation, LLC?
Job Title: Process Engineer
Location: Rural Retreat, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Operations
Job Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: CEO
About Us:
Musser Biomass is a fast-growing biomass product company dedicated to delivering innovative products that help our customers succeed. Our team is passionate about customer satisfaction, product excellence, and long-term client relationships.
Job Overview:
The Process Engineer will be responsible for analyzing, optimizing, and improving our manufacturing processes with a focus on mechanical systems and equipment performance. This role plays a key part in driving production efficiency, process reliability, and product quality across multiple wood-based product lines. The Process Engineer is a highly analytical and resourceful problem solver who collaborates effectively across departments to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and implement process improvements to production, quality and efficiency across multiple product lines (pellets, bricks, etc.).
- Monitor production data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and reduce downtime.
- Work closely with maintenance and production teams to maximize efficiency through equipment setup and calibration.
- Support capital projects related to equipment upgrades, process optimization, and new product introductions.
- Develop process documentation, SOPs, and training materials for operators.
- Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure all process changes comply with environmental, health, and safety standards.
- Collaborate with team to scale new products and improve existing ones.
- Use appropriate PPE and follow all safety procedures while on the production floor or operating equipment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, data analysis, problem solving and innovation.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement tools, CAD software and process simulation software, preferred, but not required.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Adaptability to a high production atmosphere and "can-do" attitude.
Work Environment:
· Exposure to dust and varying temperatures.
· Requires standing, bending, and lifting throughout the shift.
· Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person