Continuous Improvement Engineer

Stepan’s Global Operational Excellence Team is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to support the development and execution of continuous improvement projects across our global manufacturing facilities. This role will serve as a key resource for plant optimization efforts in capacity, cost, safety, quality, and environmental improvements. Expected travel throughout the U.S. is 40-60% annually.

Responsibilities

• Use scientific, mathematical, and engineering principles to solve problems and improve processes.
• Design, propose, implement, review, and correct plans to ensure company goals are achieved.
• Observe production processes, conduct research, and identify ways to increase efficiency and quality.
• Create and maintain an environment of continuous improvement by actively managing projects to improve overall quality.
• Challenge the status quo as a day-to-day activity in operating areas.
• Engage in proactive problem-solving based on statistical analysis of corrective actions assigned by Manufacturing Manager, QA, or EHS projects.
• Select and develop tools and fixtures for improvements.
• Participate on plant optimization teams to identify opportunities for cost, capacity, environmental, and safety improvements.
• Help solve problems and ensure project success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (required).
• Ability to deliver on complex situations or problems with guidance and supervision.
• Experience working with operations to enable cost savings and product quality improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, ABS, ISO, CI, 9000, TPS, 9001, DMAIC, EH&S, TPM, and other relevant tools and methodologies (a plus).

Pay

$77,000 - $100,000 annually. The salary range is determined by considering factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Recognition Program (Reactions)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)