Process Engineer

About the position

The main function of this position is to arrange, direct, control, and monitor all unit activities within the production department to maintain and improve manufacturing processes, operating efficiencies, and product quality. The role involves providing leadership in the implementation of plant-level policies and procedures, as well as production department procedures, and implementing the labor contract. Additionally, the position provides technical support for projects in the areas of scope definition, design, startup, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate and plant goals and objectives.
• Plan, direct, and oversee the activities of the Production Supervisors, Process Control Supervisors, and Operators to maximize production, quality, safety, and housekeeping while minimizing cost and downtime.
• Develop and implement appropriate policies and procedures to support production activities.
• Determine reactor and wet process operating parameters.
• Plan and schedule maintenance of production equipment.
• Conduct unit equipment inspections and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for grade runs and operating status for each unit.
• Interface with maintenance or contractors to ensure quality and efficiency of repairs made to units.
• Train departmental personnel in techniques, methods, and rules of SPC.
• Analyze and troubleshoot production processes to improve performance and solve production problems.
• Develop and present reports to plant management concerning production volume and quality, operation summaries, downtime, personnel issues, and environmental compliance.
• Provide chemical engineering support to the department and the plant through process design and process optimization activities.
• Analyze process capability data and develop and implement corrective and preventive actions for continual improvement and cost reduction in quality.
• Conduct special projects for plant management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience in a chemical or manufacturing plant.
• Proficient with the scientific method, MS Office and Project, and AutoCAD.
• Effective communicator.

Nice-to-haves

• Green Belt certification preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance