Primient

Food Ingredients

Engineer3,Decatur

$102–127k Decatur, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Engineer 3, Decatur at Primient. Skills: Process Design, Process Optimization, Project Execution, Technical Leadership. Lead engineering projects. Contribute to engineering projects”

Industry & Context.

Food Ingredients
Problems you'll solve

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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