Senior Process Engineer

Kost USA, a leading fluid solutions company, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our team in Cincinnati, OH.

We engineer leading fluid solutions that keep the world moving and we’re building a better future while we do it. As a vertically integrated global powerhouse, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and 4 R&D centers across the world, delivering performance from lab to road in over 40 countries.

PFX Group brings together a family of trusted companies, each with deep expertise, regional insight, and a shared commitment to engineering excellence. From automotive and heavy-duty thermal management systems to household and industrial solutions, our products are built for performance, reliability, and a commitment to sustainability.

The Senior Project Engineer position is within our Auto division and is responsible for commissioning and installation of CAPEX projects. This role will report to our Plant Manager in Cincinnati, OH, and will be responsible for submitting projects and managing capital spend.

• Determine project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Utilize project management tools and engineering discipline to define and implement solutions that meet project goals and objectives within budgeted timelines, costs, and resources.
• Quickly assess current and desired state, developing solutions to meet clearly defined goals.
• Research and negotiate with vendors and third-party contractors to vet prospective projects, agree on timelines, establish agreements, and present multi-quote options and solutions to stakeholders.
• Plan and execute plant layout, process flow, and machine capability improvements.
• Utilize Design for Manufacturability (DFM) approach to ensure production lines are balanced, and employee interactions are minimized.
• Participate in cross-facility initiatives and expand network to determine the best company-wide practices and improvement of business processes.
• Identify and implement solutions for product yield loss reduction, step change increases in equipment availability, and overall production line throughput focusing on disciplined management of change.
• Manage KPIs (ROI, Project Timeline and Budget Adherence, Cost-Take-Out $, Revenue Impacted $, OEE).
• Identify and lead subcontractors as needed.
• Forge relationships with business partners throughout the site and organization, communicating well and clearly, taking the time to understand manufacturing processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of project management experience or project engineering experience.
• Consumer packaged goods, filling, or similar manufacturing environment experience.
• Capital Engineered Products Experience.
• Technical Troubleshooting, Solution Oriented.
• Equipment specification and design experience.
• Experience utilizing AutoCAD or similar design software.
• Use of Smartsheet or other project management software experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio.
• Packaging/Filling process and equipment knowledge is critical to be successful in this role.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, high sense of urgency and results oriented.
• Mechanical, Electrical and Controls troubleshooting experience.
• Team oriented; willingness to embrace input and seek solutions from multiple functional areas and work in a collaborative environment.

• Competitive pay.
• Opportunities for advancement - we prioritize promoting from within.
• Generous 401k match up to 3.5%.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• PTO + up to 10 paid holidays.

PFX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled individuals.