Process Engineer

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!

Job Description

Role : Process EngineerLocation : Chester, South CarolinaDepartment : EngineeringType : 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

Job 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

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.