Process Engineer - Manu Mgmt Trainee E (PLT)

JOB SUMMARY:   This position will be located at any US Plant Location This is a training position for a future leadership role within National Gypsum. The position will train under an experienced Plant Engineer to ensure proper installation and maintenance of plant equipment and facilities to provide a safe, efficient and cost-effective operation.  This role should expect to relocate to another NGC plant within 6-24 months at a mutually agreeable location where NGC has a need for a process engineer or plant engineer.

  MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):   Assist in preparation of capital budgets by recommending specific projects, preparing appropriation requests, and obtaining competitive prices and/or bids   Manage and complete Capital budget projects on-time and under budget   Complete installation of project equipment; complete all appropriate training for operations and maintenance personnel and develop all required SOPs and PMs for those projects   Evaluate plant equipment needs and recommend to the plant manager equipment to be purchased   Coordinate with Corporate Engineering on all projects that require engineering assistance   Prepare annual facility audit to assess the physical condition of buildings, grounds, and equipment.  Estimate expenditures involved, determine implementation timeframe and set the priority of each project   Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical failures and develop solutions   Develop and implement strategies for process control technology upgrades   Evaluate production problems related to plant equipment and recommend changes to the Plant Manager   Design new equipment or modify existing equipment to improve plant operations   Analyze new equipment for possible application to manufacturing process   Other duties as assigned   QUALIFICATIONS:   Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering preferred (Will consider other qualified training and experience)   Minimum of two years manufacturing experience   Working knowledge in PLC programming, AutoCAD, and troubleshooting   Working knowledge of industrial electricity (power distribution, motor controls, etc.)   Excellent problem-solving skills   Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, possess leadership and training skills   Competitive Salary, with a general salary range of $80,784.00 to $100,980.00, or higher depending on education and experience.   (a Geographic Wage Premium available for California residents, Relocation available  BENEFITS INCLUDE:     Competitive salary;     Comprehensive benefits to include:   Medical   Dental   Vision   401(k) with employer match   Retirement Account   Parental Leave   Fertility Services   Adoption Assistance   Paid Vacation   Paid Holidays   Tuition Reimbursement   Life Insurance   Short-Term and Long-Term Disability   Flexible spending accounts   Wellness Program with medical premium incentives   And more…   -COVID Vaccine Personal Choice Employer   -Interested / Qualified candidates, please apply online   -No phone calls or third-party recruiters, please   -Employment ready applicants only   COMPANY INFORMATION:   National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands.  The National Gypsum name – through its Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® product lines – has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer ser