Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Louisiana

Description

1. Process Optimization: Analyze plant operations, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement solutions to optimize process efficiency, productivity, and reliability.

2. Troubleshooting: Investigate and troubleshoot plant equipment and process issues, collaborating with maintenance, operations, and technical teams to diagnose problems and implement corrective actions.

3. Process Design and Improvement: Lead process design projects, including feasibility studies, process simulations, equipment selection, and plant layout, to support plant expansions, upgrades, and optimization initiatives.

4. Safety and Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, conduct risk assessments, implementing safety protocols, and promoting a culture of safety and environmental stewardship within the plant.

5. Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance programs and initiatives to maintain product quality, consistency, and compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.

6. Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and interpret plant performance data, generating reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor plant performance, identify trends, and drive data-driven decision-making.

7. Project Management: Manage engineering projects from conception to completion, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication, to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

8. Training and Development: Provide training and technical support to plant personnel, empowering them to operate equipment safely, troubleshoot issues effectively, and implement best practices for process optimization and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar
• CAD and use of other engineering tools:  The particular packages are unimportant, but we need an indication of competence and experience in using available tools.  
•  Hands-on Job experience and /or hobbies and interests show the candidate has an appreciation for equipment and machinery. **While the job does not require that the candidate replace a seal in a pump or fabricate support for a control panel, previous experience and interests that show some hands-on capability help demonstrate the person can operate in a plant environment and can apply a practical approach to problem-solving.**
• Lean /Six Sigma and other methods for improvement:  Any background and training in process control is a plus. 
• Automation and controls:  Any PLC, HMI, and other controls experience and training is a plus.  
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to respect and work effectively across disciplines (operations, maintenance teams, quality, engineering)
• Critical thinker with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.  Moderate to advanced Excel or other data     analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment