Process/Product Engineer

Job Summary

American Colloid Company a division of Minerals Technologies is one of the world’s leading producers of bentonite clay. Bentonite’s unique chemical structure gives it a diverse range of capabilities, enabling it to act as a thickener, sealant, binder, lubricant or absorption agent. The Company’s principle markets include metal castings, pet products, oil and gas well drilling, industrial specialties and agriculture. ACC currently has an opening for a Process / Product Engineer located in its Colony, WY Production Facility (20 miles West of Belle Fourche, SD).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The role of the Process/Product Engineer is to evaluate existing processes and implement solutions that will improve safety, quality, and productivity. They are part of a team that will maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, and costs. This position requires a thorough knowledge of chemical engineering and mechanical/industrial practices.

Typical Duties:

• Daily monitoring and reporting of Plant Processes
• Analysis of operating data – develop, prioritize, and implement improvement solutions
• Daily interactions with Plant Operations and Maintenance Personnel
• Material and Energy Balances
• Product and Customer Evaluations
• Root Cause Analysis (Cause Maps)
• Develop/Update Operator Training Manuals
• Initiate and Implement Capital Project

OE/Lean

• Training in all OE components. Metrics of Voice of customer, Gross profit generated, Customer profitability will be utilized. Utilization of lean tools to improve efficiency.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education: BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred – other disciplines considered

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize and multitask in fast-paced environment
• 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is desired

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals
• Strong communication skills

Physical Abilities: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically required to have the ability to work in an office environment, using office equipment as needed, read, write, listen, speak, and understand English, follow instructions and other oral/written information, compose correspondence in a professional manner, complete paperwork and other documentation accurately, work independently and with others, communicate effectively with all individuals internal and external to the organization, analyze information/situations as needed, be organized and detail-oriented, be able to identify/judge the urgency of a situation, use judgment in decision making and use creativity and negotiation when necessary. On a frequent basis, there may be exposure to plant areas, which include exposure to outside weather conditions as well as loud noise from equipment and dust from production processes.

Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time to other U.S. plants.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

www.mineralstech.com

Job Type: Full-time