Hybrid Plant Engineer na Indevco North America Inc

Description

INDEVCO North America (INA), a protective materials manufacturing group headquartered near Richmond, Virginia, is committed to innovating energy-efficient building envelope products, as well as sustainable paper and plastic packaging solutions. In addition, we have invested in and manage recycling operations for biomass and reprocessed materials that create a circular economy.

Our facilities - in Georgia, Mississippi, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia - serve a growing range of markets: building and construction, beverage, chemical and petrochemical, food, industrial salt and minerals, lawn and garden, packaging converting, pet food, and transport. INA has operated for over 40 years in the US, as Interstate Resources, Inc. through 2017 and presently as INDEVCO North America. For more information, visit www.INDEVCONorthAmerica.com.

If you’re seeking a dynamic and fulfilling career, INA is the place for you. Our core values and culture are rooted in a legacy that empowers employees to grow and become the leaders of tomorrow. We believe in harnessing the unique skills and talents of our employees to encourage a culture of creativity and innovation.

Our core philosophy at INA is centered around the belief that "What is good for the community is good for the company." We operate on four fundamental pillars that drive our endeavors: performance, innovation, service, and our dedication to the world around us. INA is not just a workplace; it’s a community where we prioritize your development, well-being, and success. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with a company that values you, look no further and apply now!

Job Summary:

We're seeking a Plant Engineer who thrives in collaborative environments and possesses a deep-seated passion for solving engineering challenges. This role presents an exciting opportunity for managing a variety of projects, utilizing technical skills in automation and validation. The Plant Engineer will bring hands-on experience in power, controls, information systems, and/or automation, contributing to the dynamic INDEVCO team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize project work, source vendors, supervise contractors onsite, and contribute to process and equipment design and upgrade.
• Perform process analysis (time/motion study) and failure mode analysis (PFMEA) of existing and new products, identifying and implementing improvements to equipment and productivity.
• Assist with developing new projects, designs, and testing procedures.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and manuals related to engineering projects.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians, contracted vendors, quality, production, and engineers to identify and resolve issues related to design, manufacturing, testing, and quality control.
• Ensure robust validations and monitor changes to ensure they do not impact validation.
• Conduct research to identify new technologies and techniques that can be used to improve engineering processes and products.
• Provide technical support within the Engineering department and to Safety, Maintenance, Operations and Quality Assurance.
• Develop programming definition, testing, and execution for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) such as Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs) and Human-to-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) including robots, vision/detection systems, and other industrial automation.
• Identify ways to improve cycle times; reduce scrap and upgrade components for cost/performance improvement.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrating and embodying INDEVCO's values and culture.

Requirements

• At least 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing engineering or Working experience in the field of factory automation, network, controls, and instrumentation.
• Bachelor of Science or technical training in engineering or scientific discipline.
• Unwavering integrity. Leadership qualities and self-driven.
• Experience managing projects and working on process/equipment design.
• Self-directed, can operate alone or in a team environment.
• Strong prioritization, organization skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing project requirements.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and standards.
• Experience with design and program logic for PLCs, HMIs and VFDs.
• Good methodical aptitude for equipment problem-solving and related issues.
• Project management skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills to advise, lead and develop other personnel to accomplish personal, plant and corporate objectives
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills; ability to connect with all levels.
• Desire to take initiative and develop a pro-active relationship with employees through follow-up, understanding their needs and encouraging a collaborative relationship