JOB SCOPE: The Project & Process Engineer will lead /manage projects, including development of new facilities, processes, and integration of acquisitions. The position will be responsible to supply operations directors in Italy primarily (but could support other EMEA and potentially global operations) with engineering expertise and analysis to achieve project design and execution along with process optimization. He/she will lead continual development of standards of excellence and share best practices for engineering excellence across the organization.
We Are Kemin
We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, beauty and textile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries.
A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 2,900 global employees and operates in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.
Responsibilities Develop/review/approve PFDs, P&IDs, batch cycle times, equipment/instrument datasheets and specifications, layouts material/people flows, and mass and energy balances.Lead/facilitate stake holder scope reviews and hazard reviews (HAZOP).Generate process descriptions.Develop control logic for operations.Manage engineering firms, as well as manage/collaborate with construction managers to ensure adherence to project schedules and budgets.Develop commissioning plans and lead the commissioning effort.Develop startup plans and provide startup support. Work with supply chain to initiate process improvements, develop conceptual and detailed design deliverables, and lead the project through to successful implementation.Approve equipment vendor selection and submittal drawings.Inspect/approve field installations.Collaborate with KI engineering group on projects and provide expertise, guidance, and recommendations on global projects as needed. Qualifications Must be able to communicate effectively in Italian and English.Base location will be in Cavriago (Reggio Emilia).Chemical engineering degree or mechanical engineering degree but with heavy concentration in process and process development.Capable to work with a high degree of autonomy.Very flexible to work on multiple projects at one time and work with operations on regular basis for process optimization. Comfortable in matrix organization. Highly communicative and “teamcentric” to work closely with operations personnel. 2 – 3 years of process design experience (food or life science industry preferred)2 – 3 year of work experience in industrial setting (animal feed/premix/pet food/chemical API)Ability to travel in EMEA region#LI-RG1