Process Engineer

Overview IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you Role: Process Engineer Location: Chester, South Carolina Department: Engineering Type: Full Time Job Summary: The Process Engineer will provide technical process engineering support at IKO’s new greenfield Fiberglass Mat Plant in Chester, South Carolina, scheduled to start up in Q1–Q2 of 2025. The initial focus of this role is to lead the process engineering operational readiness plan to ensure a successful plant start-up. Following start-up, the role will provide ongoing technical support to optimize cost, quality, productivity, and reliability. This includes leading teams in continuous improvement activities to drive waste elimination and variation reduction while ensuring consistent and reliable operations. Benefits Health Insurance (includes Teladoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Health Spending Account Employee Support and Mental Wellness Short Term Disability 401k Match Paid Vacation Floating Days Employee Assistance Program Employee Engagement Events Awards and Recognition Tuition Reimbursement Service Awards Employee Perks & Discounts Responsibilities Define and resolve process problems through individual and team-based continuous improvement initiatives Develop standard work and ensure operators and supervisors are trained and engaged in running processes consistently Create layered process audits, control and reaction procedures, and standard work for all processes Commission new production equipment and processes; monitor upgrades and troubleshoot existing processes Collaborate with the Senior Manufacturing Engineer and Production Manager to improve efficiency, output, and safety Collect and interpret operational data to develop and implement process improvements Measure, test, and evaluate product characteristics for consistency and compliance Manage process changes from conception through to production implementation Provide technical leadership for environmental monitoring and plant environmental processes Work with operators and staff overseeing quality control, raw materials, finished products, maintenance, and production schedules Identify root causes of issues and proactively recommend corrective actions Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering required 3–5 years of hands-on process engineering experience in manufacturing, preferably in fiberglass mat, paper making, or other coating processes Related experience in quality management, quality engineering, or technical process roles considered an asset Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Strong technical writing skills with attention to detail Lean Six Sigma skills and experience preferred Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) helpful Advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills with creativity in problem solving Strong organizational skills to manage multiple short- and long-term projects Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) Ability to work independently with minimal supervision once assigned general objectives Additional Information Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity. Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Wholesale Building Materials Sign in to set job alerts for “Process Engineer” roles. Rock Hill, SC $70,000.00-$90,000.00 6 days ago #J-18808-Ljbffr