Process Engineer

Help Build the Future of American Manufacturing

This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on U.S. infrastructure. Mountain Cement Company, a subsidiary of Eagle Materials, is seeking a Process Engineer to help bring the newest cement plant in the United States to life. You will play a critical role in shaping a state-of-the-art operation from the ground up, leveraging advanced automation to drive safety, efficiency, and long-term performance.

Eagle Materials is a trusted leader in American manufacturing, supplying essential materials that support homes, businesses, roads, energy projects, and critical infrastructure across the country. Every product we make - cement, wallboard, paperboard, concrete, and aggregates - is 100% manufactured in the United States, reinforcing our commitment to domestic production and economic growth.

At Eagle Materials, safety and environmental stewardship are not just priorities - they are core values. We invest in our people, our technology, and our facilities, fostering a culture where talented professionals are empowered to innovate, lead, and grow their careers. You’ll work alongside passionate, driven teammates who take pride in building something that truly matters.

If you’re looking for a career-defining opportunity to lead automation at a next-generation facility and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us.

Learn more at www.eaglematerials.com

OVERVIEW: The position is responsible for evaluating existing processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce costs, improve sustainability, and increase efficiency. This position will be involved in raw mix design, plant system optimization, designing/ & modifying equipment, installing control systems, and upgrading processes; all with health, safety and environmental impacts being of significant concern. This position will also be project orientated, working on a number of projects at various stages of completion while working directly with both engineering companies and plant personnel.

Basic qualifications and/or traits that the Process Engineer must possess include:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a continuous-process manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and vendors
• Ability to lead technical problem-solving and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Budgeting and cost management
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to provide technical support during shutdowns, outages, equipment failures, and other operational emergencies, which may occasionally require work outside normal business hours.
• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems
• Ability to work outdoors in demanding physical conditions including walking over rough and uneven surfaces, climbing ladders up to 20 feet and stairs, bending, pushing, pulling, and working in awkward positions, working in confined spaces, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass required background checks, physical examination, and drug screening.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Process Engineer is a front line employee accountable for managing MCC's process improvements through process measurements to optimize the process equipment capacity. This individual’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Evaluate and improve plant processes to increase reliability, improve production rates, increase efficiencies, and reduce costs
• Trouble shoot plant process issues
• Develop innovative solutions to problems
• Prepare samples for analysis
• Collect, record and transcribe data
• Show results in reports
• Develop and implement systems that optimize plant systems
• Provide suggestions during incident investigations
• Advise on corrective actions
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget range
• Work closely with staff to select most appropriate process improvement techniques
• Work with multi-functional team to achieve goals
• Analyze process problems to make continuous and permanent improvements
• Ensure that all aspects of operation or process meet specified regulations
• Conduct testing on systems for efficiency and accuracy in order to recommend short term and long term improvements
• Provide reports on testing effectiveness and completion
• Assist with training of new control room operators
• Assist in the continual improvement training of supervisors
• Fill in as supervisor and provide production department on-call coverage as required
• Preform plant system audits
• Oversee installation of new equipment and provide training on equipment operation
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Education & Experience Requirements: The Process Engineer will have a formal education along with previous technical experience.

• A minimum of a B.S. in Chemical Engineering or STEM based degree required.
• 2-5 years of experience working in a Process Engineer role is cement or related industry preferred.

Benefits Offered on Your First Day

• Medical
• Telemedicine
• Health Advocate Service
• Dental & Orthodontics
• Vision
• FSA Medical & Dependent Care
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
• Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

EEO Statement

Mountain Cement provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws