Process Engineer Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments - and we're only getting started. At McCormick, we're always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

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We are looking to hire a Process Engineer immediately for our Sparrows Point site. 

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Under the direction of the Continuous Improvement Manager, the Process Engineer is responsible for the overall development and maintenance of documentation that captures best operating practices for the Maryland Logistics Center (MLC). The key objective of this role is to reduce variation in operating methods thereby improving the reliability and repeatability of processes while leading comprehensive continuous improvement initiatives. The Process Engineer will work to lead technician teams to standardize processes and procedures including, but not limited to, picking, loading, and maintenance of warehouse equipment. This role will work with MLC Leaders to ensure that the formal change process is used thereby ensuring that change proposals are appropriately evaluated prior to change.

• Provide process engineering support to MLC Departments under the direction of the CI Manager.
• Lead teams of Technicians to create and maintain standard documentation for the various operations in the MLC, ensuring uniformity across the network. Expected to stay current on industry standards and latest developments. Apply best practices and ensure that they are approved and documented. Critically analyze processes/systems/practices to identify gaps/opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on cost reduction programs, process improvements, and engineering service requests as well as evaluation and recommendation of process capital improvements and automation in coordination with Project Engineers.
• Develop the following documents for the assigned area: Department Operating Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures. Additionally, maintain Process Audit Sheets, Startup & Shutdown procedures, and Operational Cleaning procedures/Develop documentation for new projects and maintain annually (or as required) for ongoing system.
• Work with Project Engineering to set appropriate documentation standards for vendors and contractors that will facilitate ease of use in developing training documentation for warehouse staff.
• Participate in documentation to support Journey to Excellence activities and projects.
• Assist with coaching and developing Technicians to improve their problem-solving skills, allowing them to be more effective team members. Teams may be formed to attack a specific defect/loss or to support a specific project/initiative

Level of Education and Discipline:

• Bachelor's, Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical and Industrial preferred, Food Science or relevant industry experience

Experience:

• May be a new/recent graduate with relevant co-op/internship experience.
• Minimally, must possess one year of relevant production/engineering experience.
• Knowledge and experience with warehouse operations and equipment is preferred.
• Experience developing and writing procedures with cross functional teams. 

Interpersonal Skills - leadership, interactions, communication, influence

Strong interpersonal skills, communication, influence.  Working knowledge of facilitative coaching and mentoring. Working knowledge of warehouse operations. This position requires excellent cross functional communication skills and full involvement with the MPWS system.  Provides mentoring, coaching and leading technology and technical skills development.

Other Skills and HPO Competencies

Proficiency in the application of statistical methods. The successful candidate will be very detail oriented, have strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities, demonstrated grammatical and organizational skills and must be a self-starter, who is able to work independently. Mastery in MS Office (Excel, Access, Project, PowerPoint, Word) required. SAP, Adobe Acrobat Writer experience & working knowledge of PLC, CAD system and Shop Floor integration a plus.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

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Base Salary: $63,250 - $110,680

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick's Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits

- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support

- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans