Production Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate technical process and equipment troubleshooting solutions using sound analytical troubleshooting methods.
• Participate in and provide technical support for Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations.
• Utilize statistical process methods to verify control of batch and continuous processes.
• Propose Preliminary Scope Reports (PSRs) for new processes or projects and collaborate with appropriate individuals for input.
• Participate in capital project meetings from design to startup and assure effective operability of new processes.
• Key participant in Area Quality Teams.
• Maintain quality of production processes on a daily basis.
• Issue timely NCRs and collaborate with QA, R&D, and the pilot plant for effective resolution of quality issues.
• Exhibit and demonstrate a zero-tolerance mindset for quality deviations.
• Utilize SPC and SQC data as critical input to process changes for Quality.
• Propose, validate, communicate, and implement process changes to address quality non-conformances.
• Completes tasks associated with PCom or EPRs for new products/processes or changes to them.
• Work with production team leader to develop effective and efficient solutions to open PSCA items.
• Provide the technical review of process changes and issue thorough Management of Change documentation that includes timely PSSR completion.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses for new processes and is the lead technical representative for PHA revalidations.
• Participate and maintain compliance related activities including internal and external audits for applicable standards and certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, RSPO, ISCC+, and others.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 + years’ experience in chemical industry.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Solid comprehension of chemical processes and unit operations.
• Ability to facilitate troubleshooting efforts and team meetings.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.