Production Engineer jobs in Helena, MT

$76,560 - $199,320 / per year

Summary

Responsible for analyzing production processes, equipment, utilities, waste treatment facilities, and infrastructure to improve safety, quality, and productivity by making changes to the equipment design or operational procedures

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following examples of duties and responsibilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties.  Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.

• Monitor or conduct observation and analysis of daily unit production to determine the improvements needed
• Interface collaboratively with other technology resources in the organization to bring appropriate resources into the unit to resolve problems beyond the scope of the production engineering position
• Work closely with operations personnel to identify and resolve issues impacting operations
• Assist in training operators to maximize the safety, quality, and productivity of the process
• Analyze work study data and equipment specifications to establish time and production standards
• Apply mathematical analysis to determine the validity and reliability of sampling and work study statistics
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures and training criteria for new and modified equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Coordinate efforts with engineering to design and install new equipment
• Aid in commissioning of new equipment, including writing procedures and training
• Generate various production reports at intervals for management and other company divisions
• Provide input into raw material inventory management, including RM specifications
• Design and perform unit process experiments to optimize operations
• Be the key resource for equipment, safety, and production-related issues

Qualifications

Incumbents must have demonstrated knowledge and abilities in these areas.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

Education and/or Experience

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field and one (1) to three (3) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Computer Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

Other Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma tools, Statistical Analysis, and SPC Tools is desirable
• Working knowledge of other engineering disciplines
• Must be able to plan and schedule individual workloads without close supervision
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and engage/gain the respect of the hourly workforce
• Able to make a clear and convincing presentation of ideas in written and verbal forms
• Able to track a multitude of details without losing sight of the overall end goal
• Active listening skills required
• Ability to envision a desired end state and put activities in place to move the organization there
• Must understand the long-term needs of the customers, both internal and external, and be driven to meet those needs

These skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education, experience, and training. This combination will provide the competence to perform the work of the position.

Environmental Responsibilities

REC is committed to managing its manufacturing operations in a manner that is environmentally responsible and protects the current and future environmental interests of all interested parties within which the company operates.  It is each employee’s responsibility to recognize and report environmental concerns to appropriate management and HSE staff.  

Supervisory and Budgetary Responsibilities

• None

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and talk or hear
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate