Plant Process Engineer

Position Summary:

This role will be responsible for maintaining and improving production across various products and equipment at our West Union manufacturing facility.

Why Work for Captive Aire?

• Nation's leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC Systems.
• Leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.
• Mission: to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price
• Strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company developed technical videos

What our employees have to say:

I love the mindset of continuous learning and pushing the bounds of your capabilities and knowledge. I love the people I work with and the environment, particularly in a world where remote work is common. I love how Captiveaire is all about connections, with customers, coworkers, end users, and everyone in between.

What I truly admire about Captive Aire is the company's unwavering commitment to innovation and continuous improvement... Equally impressive is the culture of open communication that exists throughout the organization. From my own experience, upper management never takes the stance that a task is "not their job." Instead, there's a shared understanding that every role is essential to the company's success.

This mindset, combined with the transparent communication across departments and facilities, creates a collaborative environment that truly sets Captive Aire apart.

We want to stay on the cutting edge and so are constantly sourcing and utilizing the best equipment available. Any position can provide feedback that is listened to and incorporated into processes. Collaboration is key at Captive Aire and so there is no being "Silo-ed" into one area.

Captive Aire is fast-moving and no-nonsense. We operate differently than any other company that I've worked for with our decentralized structure. Quick action is taken when a good idea is presented. We are focused on end users where the rest of the industry is very short-sighted. We are on the front lines, actively changing the landscape of the HVAC industry.

Learn more about Captive Aire and our products here

A Day in the Life:

No two days are ever the same in this role.

Tasks can include:

• Training operators in proper process, tool usage, and tool maintenance.
• Collaborating with other engineering teams on process efficiency, quality, and safety improvement projects.
• Developing new designs using 3D modeling software like Solidworks for carts or production tools. Then work with the fab shops to complete the fabrication of them in a timely manner.
• Work closely with contractors to coordinate utility needs such as air and electrical drops, and oversee the installation of new equipment.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance tasks on machinery.
• Troubleshoot machines whenever the team needs extra support.
• Provide hands-on support to production lines as needed.
• Complete hands-on testing for new process changes

From a Plant Process Engineer: I enjoy the constant problem solving and the drive toward innovation that keeps things exciting. I have had jobs in the past where the day could not end soon enough because I was ready to be done. This is not one of them. I find the job rewarding and find myself here past scheduled hours often not because I have to but because I want to.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• 95% of the workday will be on the manufacturing floor working on projects, operating and repair of equipment
• Involvement with equipment operators to ensure parts are programmed, training and any process related issues
• Responsible for working with Safety, Quality, and Industrial engineering teams on parts, assembly, and process improvements
• Implementation of Engineer Change Notices (ECN) and Process Change Instructions (PCI)
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