Production & Plant Engineer

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol . The Position Production & Plant Engineer Job Summary Job Title: Production & Plant Engineer Location: Quincy, WA KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Work independently or as a member of cross functional teams to represent plant engineering functions to support projects and operational readiness of assigned systems. Supervise union production employees Identify and champion projects to support site’s continuous improvement, cost control and any compliance gap remediation initiatives. SAP subject matter expert in regards to all maintenance management processes. Spearhead on boarding of all new equipment into SAP. Bill of Material ownership for plant equipment. Work on identifying critical spare parts required for systems in assigned areas. Supports maintenance Participates or leads production improvement projects. Leads or participates in Root Cause Failure Analysis activities. Champions proactive maintenance, encouraging all production and maintenance personnel to turn in work to be planned and scheduled using SAP. Ensures that all data collected regarding the work process is accurate and complete when being entered into SAP. Performs additional reports and tracking as assigned using Google or other tools. Supports maintenance objectives. Support the Respirable Crystalline Silica project SKILLS & ATTRIBUTE REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of mechanical maintenance processes, including preventative/predictive maintenance procedures such as vibration, oil analysis and thermal analysis. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, lead, coach, and motivate the workforce. Skills in assessing the nature of a situation, identifying options, selecting best alternative, and implementing the chosen plan Internal customer focused and proven strong team member. Ability to use financial information in decision making and find ways to reduce cost. Good communication skills including the following: verbal, nonverbal, written, and listening. Ability to use and learn SAP. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Associates or Bachelor’s degree in relative Engineering discipline plus 5 OR at least 7 years experience in a related industry and environment Prior mineral processing experience is desired. Prior Leadership experience required SAP experience desired. Co-op and/or intern experience is desired Compensation Range: $100-135,000 Depending on education and experience Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. In addition, Imerys provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, generous 401K match savings plan, and holidays. Position Type Full time and Permanent Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox: @ PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.