Process Engineer
Optimize and start up manufacturing processes and equipment at an FRP composite grating plant, supporting production and maintenance.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on process ownership at a pioneer of molded fiberglass grating, seeing results directly on the plant floor.
Might not be for you. Duties are generic plant process work; no materials science or characterization is named.
Heads-up: Mostly boilerplate text
Adjacent materials roleProcess engineer at an FRP/composite grating manufacturer: develop, configure and optimize industrial processes through start-up; supports manufacturing equipment and production
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Construction
- Role
- Process Engineering
Role details
HIRING NOW! Process Engineer
Compensation: $70,000
Fibergrate Composite Structures is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) products and engineered composite solutions used in industrial, commercial, and infrastructure applications worldwide. For more than 60 years, Fibergrate has provided innovative composite products that deliver superior corrosion resistance, safety, and durability compared to traditional materials.
Founded in 1966, Fibergrate pioneered molded fiberglass grating technology and has grown into a trusted global provider of composite structures, grating, handrail systems, stair solutions, and custom-engineered products. Today, Fibergrate continues to help customers improve workplace safety, reduce maintenance costs, and extend the life of critical infrastructure across a wide range of industries.
Why Join Fibergrate?
At Fibergrate, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative manufacturing processes, support continuous improvement initiatives, and work alongside experienced professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality composite solutions. We are committed to safety, operational excellence, and the development of talented team members who help drive our success.
Role Purpose
The Process Engineer at Fibergrate will have the opportunity to apply engineering principles in a hands-on manufacturing environment while developing practical experience in process improvement, equipment reliability, and project execution. Working closely with the Process & Infrastructure Engineering Manager, maintenance, and production teams, this role supports facility systems, manufacturing equipment, and technical specifications.
The engineer will help solve production challenges, improve processes, and implement solutions that support safety, environmental compliance, product quality, cost control, and on-time delivery. This position is well-suited for a motivated early-career engineer who enjoys learning, collaborating across departments, and seeing measurable results of their work on the plant floor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support daily activities to ensure production and operations meet on-time delivery requirements.
- Develop, configure, and optimize industrial processes from inception through start-up.
- Actively participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement efforts
- Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned projects.
- Manage project timelines and report status.
- Provide process documentation and operating instructions.
- Respond to sales requests for lead times and cost.
- Aid production and maintenance departments.
Skills
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standard situations.
- Ability to use basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers.
- Able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Able to communicate effectively with managers and co-workers.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as schematics, machine drawings, operating manuals/procedures, and maintenance instructions.
- Ability to prepare written technical reports and/or correspondence.
- Must maintain complex files and records.
Apply today and join a company with a long-standing legacy of innovation in composite manufacturing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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