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About the Role

This role serves as a dedicated engineering resource focused on optimizing manufacturing processes, improving equipment effectiveness, troubleshooting production issues, and partnering closely with operations teams on the plant floor. The Process Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the organization's ongoing manufacturing transformation, including the planned transition of production operations from Nashville, Tennessee to a newly constructed facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. This position offers significant visibility, leadership exposure, and career development opportunities within a growing engineering team.

Responsibilities

Provide daily engineering support to manufacturing operations, production leads, and plant personnel.
Spend significant time on the production floor identifying process improvements and driving operational excellence.
Analyze manufacturing data to identify losses, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization.
Support Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
Troubleshoot manufacturing processes, equipment issues, and production challenges in real time.
Utilize Power BI and other analytical tools to develop dashboards, monitor performance metrics, and communicate findings.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
Support Integrated Work System (IWS) methodologies and continuous improvement programs.
Diagnose root causes of process losses and develop sustainable solutions.
Assist with operational readiness activities related to the future facility transition.
Participate in daily direction-setting meetings and communicate project updates to stakeholders.
Work effectively with personnel across all levels of the organization, from operators to plant leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline
Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience in a production environment.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Experience supporting plant operations and manufacturing processes.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive process improvements.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
Experience using data analytics tools and creating performance dashboards.
Experience in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience with OEE metrics, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis.
Proficiency with Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
Experience within automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar manufacturing environments.

Skills

Process Optimization
Manufacturing Process Improvement
Equipment Effectiveness
Production Troubleshooting
Data Analysis
Power BI
Cross-functional Collaboration
Integrated Work System (IWS)
Root Cause Analysis
Operational Readiness
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement

Location

Nashville, TN
Hopkinsville, KY

Work Type

Full-time
Contract

Experience Level

3+ years of manufacturing experience

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline

Benefits

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
401k & ESOP
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development
Wellness Program
Safety Incentive Program
24/7 Chaplain Care

About the Company

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects.
ITAC also offers specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment.
Founded in 1988, ITAC is a true success story, now an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 500 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
ITAC provides Fortune 500 companies with innovative design-build solutions.
ITAC specializes in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals.
ITAC’s purpose is to make life better for employees by providing resources and flexibility for rewarding careers and fulfilling family lives.
ITAC is 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership.
ITAC offers a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives.
ITAC hires passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset and the desire to grow.
ITAC provides career opportunities for all levels of experience.
ITAC provides employees and their immediate families with certified chaplains for around-the-clock encouragement and support.