Process Engineer

Job Title: Process Engineer
Location: Augusta, GA 30906
Industry: complex processes (industrial metals refining, processing)
Status of Hire: full-time, direct hire
Pay: $90-125k plus 10% annual bonus
Reports to: Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Key Interfaces: general contractor, process design team, project support teams (PMO, commissioning & start-up, risk & safety, construction, procurement, financial control), Corporate Process Engineering team, design manager

Objective:
We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing production processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and develop and implement solutions to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve product quality.

Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and optimize production processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve product quality
• Conduct data analysis and develop statistical models to identify areas for improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions to production challenges
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Conduct training and provide guidance to production staff to ensure adherence to established processes
• Stay up to date with new technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to process engineering
• Collaborate with other engineers, technicians, and operations staff to ensure successful process improvements

Experience/Education/Skill Requirements
• 5+ years of industrial metals/chemicals/oil/gas industry process engineering expertise (any experience with or exposure to furnace, smelter, leaching, solvent extraction, metals reclamation processes a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering, including experience with process design, optimization, and troubleshooting. Metallurgical process highly preferred
• Strong understanding of process control principles, including experience with statistical process control
• Experience with data analysis and statistical modeling tools, such as JMP or Minitab
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to identify and implement solutions to production challenges
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

**Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer, regardless of authorization or visa transfer
**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check to be eligible for hire

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.