Senior Process Engineer

Skills

• BS in Chemical Engineering or other engineering discipline
• 6+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience identifying and implementing process modifications to improve efficiency/reliability
• Previous experience in facilitation and coordination of root cause analysis
• Preferred: Experience programming in DCS and/or PLC platforms (e.g. Honeywell, Delta V, ABB)
• Experience identifying and developing cost/benefit analysis for potential new projects
• Working knowledge and experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies

Qualifications

• Experience in dispersion manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Serve as a manufacturing representative on capital projects and execute commissioning and startup of capital projects
• Manage process optimization, troubleshooting, data analysis, and technical support to the operations organization
• Lead new product scale up activities including recipe development, trial oversight, and commercialization activities
• Provide technical support to the Operations Team in the resolution of plant problems
• Utilize technical troubleshooting techniques to improve processes and product quality
• Provide Technical support for risk assessments on Management of Changes to ensure changes do not jeopardize safety of plant
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and minimize variation in support of site goals
• Execute site Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and work closely with the EH&S Specialists to ensure site compliance to BASF and other regulatory requirements
• Support the BASF Process Safety and Site PSM/RMP Program through ownership/upkeep of process safety information

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to be part of the Engineering team and will be based in Chattanooga, TN to support the overall success of the Dispersions & Resins business in North America.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits

Schedule

Full-time