Production Engineer
Sun Chemical
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Newport • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- The Production Engineer is the primary technical support for the Operations Group to drive sustained improvements in safety, quality, productivity and cost
- Using engineering experience, knowledge and fundamentals of manufacturing, this position is designed to optimize, troubleshoot, de-bottleneck, monitor and improve all unit operations on site
- Additionally, provide engineering support and know-how to the Product Development Group
- Lead Operational Excellence Teams on site improvement initiatives
- Manage small scale capital projects from start to finish
- Identify potential opportunities in the manufacturing process where waste can be eliminated
- Develop, maintain and update site standard operating procedures
- Provide training to operators and supervisors for the safe operation of the equipment
- Review and improve product quality by developing solutions to production problems, equipment and engineering designs
Requirements
- BS in Chemical Engineering
- 2+ years’ related experience in production, process and/or manufacturing industry
- Proven history in unit operations troubleshooting and optimization
- Experience with production optimization and process design for a broad range of unit operations, including waste treatment, solids handling, reactors, furnaces, dryers and fume scrubbers
- Strong process troubleshooting experience
- Experience in Process Safety Analyses
- Project Management Experience
- Proficiency in Statistical Process Control principles, strategies and implementation
- Proficiency in a variety of computer applications including e-mail, inventory, production reporting and maintenance system (SAP), Statistical Process Control software, word processing and spreadsheets
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
production optimizationprocess designunit operations troubleshootingprocess safety analysesStatistical Process Controlwaste treatmentsolids handlingreactorsfurnacesdryers
Soft skills
leadershiptrainingcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationproject managementorganizational skillsanalytical skillsinterpersonal skillsadaptability
Certifications
BS in Chemical Engineering