Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Winder, GA, US, 30680. Expected travel throughout the US 40-60% annually.

About the role

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will be a part of Stepan’s Global Operational Excellence Team supporting the development and execution of continuous improvement projects across Stepan’s global manufacturing facilities. The person in this role will serve as a key resource to support plant optimization efforts regarding capacity, cost, safety, quality, and environmental improvements.

Responsibilities

• Using scientific, mathematical, and engineering principles to solve problems and improve processes.
• Designing, proposing, implementing, reviewing, and correcting plans to ensure company goals are achieved.
• Observing production processes, conducting research, and finding ways to increase efficiency and quality.
• Creating and maintaining an environment of continuous improvement by actively managing projects to improve overall quality.
• Continuously challenging the status quo understood as a day-to-day activity in our operating areas.
• Proactive problem solving based on statistical analysis of corrective actions / assigned by Manufacturing Manager, QA, EHS projects.
• Selection and development of tools and fixtures for improvements.
• Participate on plant optimization teams to identify opportunities for improvements in cost, capacity, environmental and safety issues.
• Help solve problems and make projects successful.

Requirements

• Effectively demonstrates ability to deliver on complex situations or problems with guidance and supervision.
• Experience in 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 would be a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering required.

Pay

Pay Range: $77,000 - $100,000. The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

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
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)