MANUFACTURING PROCESS ENGINEER MECHANICAL & CHEMICAL SYSTEMS FUTURE FOAM, INC. - 3.4

Fullerton, CA Job Details Full-time $105,000 - $135,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Troubleshooting schematics Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Project engineering Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Project management experience in manufacturing Industrial equipment troubleshooting Manufacturing facility experience Mechanical drawings Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Organizational skills Technical troubleshooting support Manufacturing company experience Production troubleshooting Full Job Description Future Foam, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of polyurethane foam products that has been family-owned for over 60 years. Its primary focus is to provide excellent quality and service throughout the manufacturing process. With over 30 facilities across the United States and internationally, we take pride in having a culture that fosters an open, trusting, and collaborative work environment. Most importantly, we put safety first. Position Overview We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer with a strong background in mechanical engineering and chemical/process systems to support our manufacturing operations in Fullerton, California. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working directly with manufacturing equipment and processes—not someone looking for a primarily desk-based engineering role. The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to troubleshoot equipment and process problems, design improvements, manage engineering projects, and improve the reliability and performance of our manufacturing systems. The position combines mechanical engineering, chemical process engineering, fluid handling, equipment design, troubleshooting, and project engineering. What You'll Be Working On Pumps and chemical metering systems Industrial piping and valves Chemical storage and transfer systems Tanks and mixing systems Heat exchangers Chilled-water and glycol systems Temperature-control systems Conveyors and material-handling equipment Motors and gear reducers Filtration systems Process instrumentation PLC- and VFD-controlled manufacturing equipment Our manufacturing processes involve polyols, isocyanates, additives, catalysts, water, and other materials used in polyurethane foam production. Prior polyurethane foam experience is helpful but not required. Experience in chemical processing, plastics, polymers, coatings, adhesives, or other process-manufacturing environments is highly relevant. Key Responsibilities Design, modify, and improve manufacturing equipment and mechanical/process systems. Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, chemical processes, fluid-handling systems, and production problems. Design and evaluate pumps, piping, valves, tanks, chemical-transfer systems, and metering systems. Perform engineering calculations involving flow, pressure, pressure drop, pipe sizing, pump sizing, viscosity, temperature, heat transfer, horsepower, torque, and equipment sizing. Evaluate process conditions involving chemical flow, pressure, temperature, viscosity, filtration, mixing, and metering. Design and troubleshoot heating and cooling systems, including heat exchangers, chilled water, cooling water, and glycol systems. Create and review mechanical drawings, equipment layouts, fabrication drawings, P&IDs, and process-flow diagrams. Use AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering software to develop equipment and system designs. Investigate recurring equipment and process failures and perform root-cause analysis. Develop permanent engineering solutions to improve equipment reliability, process consistency, product quality, safety, and productivity. Manage engineering projects from initial concept through design, procurement, installation, startup, and commissioning. Develop project scopes, equipment specifications, budgets, schedules, and contractor requirements. Obtain and evaluate quotations from vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers. Coordinate installations and modifications with Maintenance, Production, Controls Engineering, contractors, and vendors. Provide hands-on engineering support during equipment startup and production troubleshooting. Maintain engineering drawings, equipment documentation, specifications, calculations, and project records. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. Hands-on engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Practical experience with pumps, piping, valves, fluid-handling systems, or process equipment. Ability to perform engineering calculations involving flow, pressure, temperature, heat transfer, and equipment sizing. Ability to read mechanical drawings, equipment drawings, and process schematics. Ability and willingness to work directly on the manufacturing floor with Maintenance and Production personnel. Strong communication, organization, and project-management skills. Preferred Experience Chemical processing or chemical manufacturing Polyurethane foam, polymers, plastics, coatings, or adhesives Chemical metering and proportioning systems Positive-displacement and metering pumps Centrifugal pumps Industrial piping design Pump and pipe sizing Pressure-drop calculations Viscous-fluid handling Heat exchangers and heat-transfer calculations Chilled-water and glycol systems AutoCAD SolidWorks P&IDs and process-flow diagrams Industrial instrumentation Pressure, temperature, flow, and level measurement 4-20 mA and 0-10 V instrumentation VFD-controlled pumps and motors PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment Equipment installation and commissioning Root-cause failure analysis The Type of Engineer We're Looking For We are looking for an engineer who is comfortable moving between the engineering office and the manufacturing floor. You should enjoy investigating problems firsthand, examining equipment, reviewing process conditions, taking measurements, performing calculations, working with technicians and operators, and developing practical engineering solutions. A typical challenge may require you to determine why a chemical pump is not delivering the required flow, calculate pressure losses through a piping system, investigate inconsistent chemical temperature, evaluate a heat exchanger, redesign a mechanical component, troubleshoot a recurring equipment failure, or manage the installation of a new manufacturing system. Problem Identification → Engineering Analysis → Design → Implementation → Startup → Verification Controls & Instrumentation This is not primarily a Controls Engineer position, but familiarity with industrial controls is valuable. Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment PowerFlex or other industrial VFDs Industrial sensors and instrumentation Pressure and temperature transmitters Flow meters Control valves Analog instrumentation Industrial Ethernet/EtherNet/IP The Manufacturing Process Engineer will work closely with Controls Engineering when projects require PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, or instrumentation changes. Safety Safety is an essential part of this position. The engineer will be expected to incorporate safe design practices into equipment and process modifications and follow applicable company procedures and regulatory requirements, including Lockout/Tagout and chemical-handling requirements. Why This Position This position provides the opportunity to work on a wide variety of real-world engineering challenges in a large manufacturing environment. Rather than specializing in only one engineering discipline, you will have the opportunity to work across mechanical systems, chemical processes, fluid handling, heat transfer, equipment design, manufacturing troubleshooting, and project engineering. If you enjoy seeing your engineering work move from a drawing or calculation to an operating piece of manufacturing equipment, this position offers that opportunity. Please complete all required screening questions to submit your application.

Pay:

$105,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): How many years of hands-on experience do you have troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and production processes? Which have you personally designed, selected, sized, modified, commissioned, or troubleshot? Pumps Industrial piping Valves Tanks Chemical metering pumps Proportioning systems Mixing systems Heat exchangers Chilled-water/glycol Conveyors Motors/reducers Filtration Process instrumentation None What level of hands-on engineering experience do you have with pumps and industrial fluid-handling systems? Extensive Moderate Limited None What level of experience do you have with chemical processing, transfer, metering, proportioning, mixing, or dosing systems? Extensive Moderate Limited None Which have you personally performed? Pump sizing Pipe sizing Pressure drop Fluid flow Fluid velocity Heat load Heat transfer Heat exchanger sizing Horsepower Torque Equipment sizing Chemical ratio/metering None Do you have experience understanding how viscosity and temperature affect pumping, pressure drop, flow, metering, or process performance? Extensive Moderate Limited None Which have you personally designed, sized, commissioned, or troubleshot? Plate heat exchangers Other heat exchangers Chilled water

• Glycol Cooling water Chillers Process heaters Temperature-control loops None Which can you use proficiently? AutoCAD SolidWorks AutoCAD Plant 3D Other 3D CAD Excel for engineering calculations P&ID/process-flow software None Can you independently read and interpret P&IDs, process-flow diagrams, mechanical drawings, fabrication drawings, and equipment layouts? Proficient Moderate Limited No Do you have experience selecting piping, valves, pumps, seals, gaskets, hoses, or components based on chemical compatibility, temperature, and pressure? Extensive Moderate Limited None Which have you personally worked with? Pressure transmitters Temperature transmitters RTDs Flow meters Level instruments 4-20 m

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Control valves VFD pumps PLC equipment None Have you personally managed an engineering project from concept through installation and commissioning? Multiple projects At least one complete project Project team participant No This role requires regular time on the manufacturing floor to troubleshoot equipment, investigate process problems, take measurements, support installations, and work directly with Maintenance and Production. Are you comfortable with this?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Engineering in Industrial manufacturing: 4 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person