Manufacturing Engineer | Chemicals - Strategic Human Capital

Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer provides day-to-day technical support to manufacturing operations, enabling the department to meet objectives related to safety, environmental standards, quality, production, and cost. The role is primarily focused on solving operational problems, participating in HAZOPs, providing weekend duty/trial support, and optimizing unit processes and operations. This is a salaried exempt, day-shift position, classified as a Safety Critical role.

Why This Position:

• Join a leading global chemical manufacturer with a strong commitment to safety and innovation.
• Be part of a company that values continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Work in a collaborative environment that fosters problem-solving and technical growth.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Operators and functional groups to optimize plant operations and drive continuous improvement aligned with unit goals and company strategy.
• Track performance against targets, investigate deviations and implement timely solutions.
• Utilize resources to troubleshoot production issues and work toward resolution collaboratively and effectively.
• Ensure compliance with main work processes, evaluate and improve existing processes, and develop new processes as needed.
• Investigate reasons for downtime and failures, assist in root cause identification, and develop/implement technical solutions.
• Coordinate all trial activities with T&I and the operating unit.
• Provide on-call support to assist operations in troubleshooting, calculating releases, etc.
• Offer technical assistance for documentation governing facility operations; edit procedures for new processes or changes as needed.
• Represent the operating unit on trial teams, and reliability teams, and attend HAZOPs.
• Provide statistical analysis for process improvements.
• Assist with unit SAP recipes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering; Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of related chemical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of various unit operations, including chemical reactors, distillation, heat transfer, evaporation, drying, milling, filtration, pumping, fluid flow, material handling, and support services.
• Understanding of Flow Diagrams and Process and Instrument Diagrams, and their relevance to process changes, upgrades, and new installations.
• Ability to use analytical processes to appraise situations, develop plans, make decisions, generate innovative ideas, and troubleshoot operational problems. Six Sigma training is a plus.
• Working knowledge of chemical/industrial equipment function, design, regulatory requirements, and Process Safety Management and ISO systems and procedures.
• Familiarity with test methods and pilot plant philosophy.
• Proficiency in various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of employees.
  
  

Additional Information:

·Relocation Assistance

·Bonus Eligible