Process Engineer

Imagine stepping into a brand-new operation where your ideas, expertise, and problem-solving skills directly influence how the plant runs. That opportunity is here!

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Strasburg, VA looking to add a Process Engineer to their new operation. This position will be based onsite and will report directly to the Plant Manager. Keep reading for more details!

What’s in it for you:

Day shift hours Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (Some Saturdays 7:00am-3:00pm)
Competitive salary - up to $100,000/yr. depending on experience
New facility build - take part on the ground floor of decisions company wide!
Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently
- Medical, Dental and Vision - Client pays 80% of health coverage once hired
- 401K matching up to 4%
- Year end bonuses
- Paid vacation

Responsibilities:

Work with equipment vendors in receiving/providing proper training in the maintenance and operation of the equipment
Support plant operations by evaluating equipment performance, facility systems, and process reliability to identify opportunities for improvement.
Analyze production processes and recommend mechanical, operational, or system improvements to increase safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
Manage work by vendors and contractors. Manage and review service contracts
Support facility and process evaluations to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the plant's operational capability
Define, implement and maintain process documentation associated with operating production equipment
Support the operations teams to ensure that best practices are shared across the site
Collaboratively support improvements and issues with associated production, process, quality, and operations personnel
Assist with identifying efficiency opportunities to drive continuous improvements that will streamline processes and reduce costs/waste
Proactively support the resolution of operational, quality, and maintenance issues to ensure effective management of cost and prevention of operational delays
Ensure appropriate safeguarding of equipment and cable to avoid injury or damage
Comply with safety protocols/environmental regulations/labor laws at all times
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, or related)
Minimum 3 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or industrial production environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to analyze and improve production processes.
Working knowledge of industrial equipment systems including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.
Physically capable and available to work weekends, public holidays, and evenings

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.