Process Engineer

At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.

Responsible for process improvement and provides technical support for an assigned area of production operations.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Ability to work independently with little to no direction and take initiative within scope of work responsibilities as well as collaborate effectively with a team
• Ability to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstratable technical proficiency and creativity
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to establish policies and procedures while pursuing continuous improvement
• Demonstrated willingness to vocalize and review problems with supervisor and cross-functional team members to determine the best course of action
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office environment with frequent work in a hot and humid production environment
• Occasional work required outside
• This position may perform activities in an environment that contains hazardous elements and requires safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines
• Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members
• All safety procedures in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with
  
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires the ability to sit for a minimum of 6 hours per day; stand, walk, bend over, and reach above head less than an hour a day
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry 10 pounds
• Able to repetitively use hands/arms for writing and computer work
• Able to access all areas of the plant including the roof and areas above equipment
• Troubleshoot production process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective action
• Analyze current production processes and identify potential improvements
• Lead a projectteam through the installation of a new process or equipment
• Provide in-process technical oversight which includes production support for day-to-day issues, long term needs, and start¬ up requirements
• Communicate throughout the organization with validation, Quality,Supply Chain, Sales, etc.
• Collect and analyze production data and prepare a presentation to share at department meetings
• Write and review technical reports, batch production records, SOPs, work instructions, and deviations
• Develop a deep understanding of operations, processes, and productflows
• Evaluate existing electrical/electronic equipment (i.e. motors, servo systems, frequency drives, analog devices, network communication) for improvements
• Understanding of PLCSystems {RSLogix andFactorytalk)
• Analysis of electro-mechanical systems {hydraulic, pneumatic, boiler and steam) for improvements
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

80,000.00 - 92,000.00

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age (40 or older) or genetic information (including family medical history) for recruitment, hiring, and promotion decisions.