Process Engineer – Manufacturing Management Development Trainee

National Gypsum Company

Post Process Engineer training for leadership role within National Gypsum Company. Assisting in plant operations and equipment management with relocation to other NGC plants expected.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $80,784 - $100,980 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in preparation of capital budgets by recommending specific projects, preparing appropriation requests, and obtaining competitive prices and/or bids
Manage and complete Capital budget projects on-time and under budget
Complete installation of project equipment; complete all appropriate training for operations and maintenance personnel and develop all required SOPs and PMs for those projects
Evaluate plant equipment needs and recommend to the plant manager equipment to be purchased
Coordinate with Corporate Engineering on all projects that require engineering assistance
Prepare annual facility audit to assess the physical condition of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Estimate expenditures involved, determine implementation timeframe and set the priority of each project
Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical failures and develop solutions
Develop and implement strategies for process control technology upgrades
Evaluate production problems related to plant equipment and recommend changes to the Plant Manager
Design new equipment or modify existing equipment to improve plant operations
Analyze new equipment for possible application to manufacturing process
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering preferred (Will consider other qualified training and experience)
Minimum of two years manufacturing experience
Working knowledge in PLC programming, AutoCAD, and troubleshooting
Working knowledge of industrial electricity (power distribution, motor controls, etc.)
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, possess leadership and training skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits to include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with employer match
Retirement Account
Parental Leave
Fertility Services
Adoption Assistance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible spending accounts
Wellness Program with medical premium incentives
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Hard Skills & Tools

Capital Budget PreparationProject InstallationProcess Control TechnologyElectrical TroubleshootingMechanical TroubleshootingEquipment DesignManufacturing AnalysisSOP DevelopmentPM DevelopmentIndustrial Electricity

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingEffective CommunicationLeadershipTraining Skills

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering