Plant Engineer

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Pacific Junction, IA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Food • Energy • Agriculture • Manufacturing
The Role
As a Plant Engineer, you will enhance production processes, lead engineering projects, and collaborate with teams to optimize operational efficiency and quality. You'll analyze challenges, support equipment improvements, and ensure smooth operations while adhering to safety standards and company values.
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Description

Who we are and what we value:

Feed Energy works at the intersection of feed, fuel, and agriculture, building a nearly four-decade legacy of stewardship in various industries. We support how America nourishes its people and powers its economy. Our team is made up of growth-minded individuals, who are dedicated to transforming global practices in feeding and fueling, driving innovation across the industries we serve. We create circular economies, developing sustainable, low-carbon products and processes. Join us if you're looking for a dynamic environment to contribute to shaping a sustainable future for feeding and fueling the world.

We help feed the world by providing safe, energy-based nutrition solutions.

Creativity - Stewardship - Impact - Integrity - Healthy Relationships

What You’ll Do

We’re looking for a hands-on Process Engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving how things work, and partnering with operations to make production safer, smoother, and more efficient. In this role, you’ll work closely with plant leadership, R&D, and Quality to strengthen processes, support day-to-day operations, and lead projects that improve reliability, output, and cost performance.

This is a great fit for someone who likes being out on the floor, digging into challenges, and seeing their ideas turn into real improvements.

  • Partner with operations to improve production processes, material flow, quality, and overall efficiency
  • Research, design, and support process and equipment improvements using sound engineering principles
  • Lead and coordinate process engineering projects, ensuring they stay on track and deliver results
  • Investigate equipment and process issues, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions
  • Support the specification, ordering, and installation of replacement equipment within repair and maintenance efforts
  • Help monitor reliability and provide regular insights on performance and opportunities for improvement
  • Review repair and maintenance spending and help ensure work stays aligned with budget expectations
  • Develop scopes of work, coordinate contractors, and help confirm work is completed as intended
  • Provide process engineering support to an additional production location as needed, including support with P&IDs, BFDs, and SOP development
  • Work closely with R&D and Quality to implement process improvements that meet product and safety standards
  • Help establish and audit quality control checkpoints in the plant
  • Provide technical support to the operations team to help optimize production
  • Develop best practices and new ideas to improve production rates and product quality
  • Test and validate system upgrades to ensure improvements meet expectations
  • Help leaders understand project timelines, costs, and risks so they can make informed decisions
  • Support risk assessments and help build clear process documentation and operating instructions
  • Train operators on new processes, equipment, and controls
  • Support Safe Feed/Safe Food expectations by following all policies and taking action if issues arise
  • Live out company values in everyday interactions

Requirements

What You Will Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering
  • 3+ years of process engineering or related experience preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and reports
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work well across teams
  • Experience improving production processes, supply chain flow, or plant efficiency
  • Familiarity with fluid flow systems, separation processes, or chemical processing is a plus

What We Offer
We take care of our team and invest in their long-term success. Our benefits include:

  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Generous 401(k) match up to 6%
  • Profit-sharing available to all employees
  • Continuing education support and development opportunities
  • Annual wellness reimbursement to support your health and well-being

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering
  • 3+ years of process engineering or related experience
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and reports
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work well across teams
  • Experience improving production processes, supply chain flow, or plant efficiency
  • Familiarity with fluid flow systems, separation processes, or chemical processing
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The Company
7 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Riverhead Resources, also known as Feed Energy, is involved in agriculture, producing essential lipid-based products and nutrients for poultry and hog producers. They focus on sustainable, low-carbon products and processes at the intersection of feed, fuel, and agriculture.

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