Primient
Food Ingredients
Engineer3,Decatur
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“Engineer 3, Decatur at Primient. Skills: Process Design, Process Optimization, Project Execution, Technical Leadership. Lead engineering projects. Contribute to engineering projects”
Industry & Context.
Critical thinking; Problem solving; Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
ABET accredited institution degree, Experience leading optimization initiatives, Experience leading cost reduction initiatives, Experience leading capital projects
Nice to Have
Master's Degree in Engineering, Six Sigma certification, Lean Manufacturing certification, 5+ years engineering experience, 5+ years manufacturing experience, Lean methodology familiarity, Six Sigma familiarity
What You'll Do.
Lead engineering projects
Contribute to engineering projects
Design process improvements
Implement process improvements
Oversee project execution
Provide technical guidance
Instruct junior engineers
Instruct cross-functional teams
Support technical expertise development
Mentor junior engineers
Collaborate with engineers
Collaborate with production teams
Collaborate with leadership
Troubleshoot plant-wide challenges
Engage external partners
Analyze process performance data
Identify inefficiencies
Develop independent solutions
Optimize energy consumption
Optimize material usage
Optimize production throughput
Design process enhancements
Ensure regulatory compliance
Maintain awareness of regulations
Implement regulatory adjustments
Collect operational data
Analyze operational data
Report operational data
Generate performance insights
Recommend process improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Multi-plant collaboration; External partners; Vendors
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
Engineer 3, Decatur | Primient # **About Primient** Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate. ### # **About the Role** The Engineer 3 sits within the Engineering Technical Track and provides engineering expertise to optimize plant operations through process design, troubleshooting, and efficiency improvements. This role moves beyond troubleshooting to designing and specifying plant operations, taking ownership of process improvements that impact multiple unit operations. The Engineer 3 operates with greater autonomy, overseeing complex projects, driving plant-wide optimizations, and mentoring junior engineers. This role collaborates cross functionally to drive standardization, reliability, and best practices across sites, supporting Primient’s commitment to safety, excellence, integrity, and growth. # **Primary Responsibilities** * **Engineering Project Execution:** Lead and contribute to moderately complex engineering projects, designing and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality. Oversee end-to-end executing, ensuring timely and budge
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