Polymer Process Engineer

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Job Description:

The Polymer Process Engineer will be responsible for supporting the polymer module with the Poromerics operating unit.  The process engineer reports to the Poromerics Technical Area Manager.

Qualifications - Skills and Experience:
•    Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering is required.  
•    3+ years of production engineering experience is preferred. 
•    Experience with Process Safety Management and High Hazard Processes is strongly preferred. 
•    Previous experience with statistical process control (SPC) and analysis strongly preferred.  Basic understanding of statistics required.
•    Previous experience with batch chemical processing preferred.
•    Experience participating in PHAs is desirable.
•    Experience with interpreting and dispositioning based on analytical results is a plus.
•    Previous experience with Lean Six Sigma or a certification is a plus.
•    Ability to prioritize and complete assigned work independently and within teams.
•    Excellent communication, analysis, troubleshooting and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:
•    Understands all applicable process technology, equipment and control technology. Works with Technical Advising, Product Quality and plant personnel to optimize operations, meet Business and plant goals. (Production, cost, quality). 
•    Responsible for the application of Process Safety Management for the areas.
•    Participates in advanced troubleshooting and coaches others to learn these skills. 
•    Implements best practices in operations to optimize operations. Ensure Standard Operating Procedures and specific Operating Discipline requirements are in place 
•    Performs appropriate Manage Production roles as determined by Plant / Business. Example: Operate Plant, Operating Discipline, Produce to Plan / Record Production, etc. 
•    Understands and applies skills and knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC) technology, to maximize plant asset utilization and produce low cost, quality products. 
•    Review area performance  charts on daily basis implementing improvements for OOC process situations and process shifts
•    Initiates changes to Plant Operating procedures to ensure they are valid and up to date. Works with Technical Advisor in this respect. 
•    Networks with other engineers on site and within the global business to leverage knowledge on plant operations Example: Production, Improvement, etc. 
•    As required communicate technical information and issues to plant personnel, Technology or Expertise centers. 
•    As required participates on and leads teams.
•    Owns, monitors, and tracks KPIs as required.
•    Implement process improvements in support of reduction of variation, capacity and yield improvement
•    Monitor and improve raw material variability
•    Works with Quality Coordinator, TA and others as required to disposition non-conforming product
•    Conducts and participates in RCA, FMEA, etc. as required.
 

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