Division Engineer

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and implement projects that improve safety, reliability, efficiency, environmental performance, energy conservation, and profitability across manufacturing operations.
• Manage capital and expense projects from concept through startup, including financial justification, budgeting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and cost tracking.
• Partner with Plant Managers, operations, and maintenance teams to support safe operations, process improvements, equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and cost estimates that align with manufacturing and operational objectives while maintaining a strong focus on employee safety and operational excellence.
• Monitor equipment performance and downtime trends, identify root causes of recurring issues, and recommend solutions that improve reliability and workplace safety.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process and maintenance challenges, providing technical expertise to improve equipment performance, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Develop operator and maintenance training materials, conduct equipment qualification activities, and deliver training that promotes safe and effective equipment operation.
• Oversee all phases of assigned projects, including design, estimating, proposal development, purchasing, startup, documentation, training, project closure, and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Agricultural, Mechanical Engineering, or Agricultural Systems Technology required. Other engineering disciplines may be considered.
• Internship or co-op experience in an operations or manufacturing environment strongly desired
• Previous experience in Feed mill or similar industrial process is desired
• Previous supervisory experience is a plus
• Strong verbal and technical writing skills
• Advanced skill level in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is strongly desired
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• The ability to work in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, and challenge ideas and assumptions, even when they come from executives and other senior leaders in the organization
• Ability to lift 55 lbs

TRAVEL:

• Travel (up to 25%) may be required for projects to support business needs Safety Statement:

Safety is a top priority at KENT WORLDWIDE. All employees are expected to follow safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.