Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer provides day-to-day technical support to the manufacturing operations to enable the department to meet planned objectives related to safety, environmental, quality, production and cost. This is a salaried exempt, day shift position. It is classified as a Safety Critical role.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to work with Operators and other functional groups to optimize plant operations and drive continuous improvement consistent with Unit goals and Company strategy
• Tracks performance vs target, investigates deviations and implements solutions in a timely manner
• Utilize other resources to troubleshoot production issues and work toward resolution in a collaborative and effective manner
• Ensures compliance with main work processes, evaluates and improves existing processes and develops new processes as necessary
• Covers all trial activity with R&D and the operating unit
• Works with outside vendors in performing hygiene audits of the TiCl4 plant
• On call availability to assist operations in troubleshooting, calculating releases, etc.
• Offer technical assistance for QSI’s, PCP’s, and SOP’s. Edit procedures for new processes or RFC changes as needed
• Represent operating unit on trial teams, reliability teams, and attend HAZOP’s
• Provide statistical analysis for process improvements
• Investigate reasons for downtime/failures, assists in the identification of root causes and development/implementation of technical solutions
• Assist with unit SAP recipes
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering required; preferably in Chemical Engineering
• Possess a minimum of five (5) years of related chemical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of the various unit operations including: chemical reactors, distillation, heat transfer, evaporation, drying, milling, filtration, pumping, fluid flow, material handling and support services. A background in TiCl4 and TiO2 manufacturing a plus
• Understand what Flow Diagrams and Process and Instrument Diagrams are and how they relate to process changes, upgrades and new installations
• Be able to use analytical processes (appraise a situation, develop supporting plans, make decisions, generate innovative ideas, analyze and troubleshoot operational problems); Six Sigma training a plus
• Working knowledge of chemical/industrial equipment function, design, and regulatory requirements and Process Safety Management and ISO systems and procedures
• Understand test methods and pilot plant philosophy
• Functionality with various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of employees

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with SAP

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match

Pay

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus

Schedule

• Day shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

• INEOS Pigments is an Equal Opportunity Employer