Process Engineer
Synthomer
Chester, South Carolina
Job Description
What are we looking for?
Under the general direction of the Technical Manager, the Proces Engineer will be responsible for product and process improvement, optimizing production efficiency, process safety, and new product introductions as assigned. They will also have responsibility for maintaining DCS batch and serves as the primary or backup in managing operation of the Siemens DCS itself.
Your primary responsibilities…
- Monitor quality of assigned products and proactively pursue improvements, including reducing variability. Analyze batch data and trends and initiate and lead team root cause analyses where beneficial for solving product/process issues.
- Work closely with Technical, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Purchasing, SHE&S, Innovation, and Business Team personnel to resolve issues with product quality, raw materials, production efficiency, process safety, and new product introductions. Coordinate pilot or production trials as needed.
- Support consistent and safe manufacturing practices and compliance with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements through the following :
1. Participate in PHAs
2. Follow site MOC programs for equipment and process changes, new raw material and product introductions, and BOG development
3. Develop or review SOPs as assigned
4. Perform incident investigations in compliance with the Chester site procedure
- Serve as primary or backup in managing operation of the Siemens DC
What we need from you…
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
- 5+ years' experience; experience in chemical manufacturing industry required
- Experienced at developing clear & detailed work procedures
- Working knowledge of statistical analysis for quality and process controls
- Demonstrated experience successfully identifying areas of improvement & managing the associated change process
- Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and delegate tasks / responsibilities as needed in order to meet established timelines and objectives
- Demonstrated experience in effectively engaging and leading teams / facilitating root cause analysis and driving actions to completion
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Intermediate skill level with MS Office suite
Qualifications that can set you apart …
- Experience with batch chemical manufacturing processes and automated process control strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of applicable OSHA (PSM), EPA (RMP) and DOT regulations and guidelines
- Experience with improvement programs, techniques and tools such as ISO, LEAN, SixSigma, etc.
Working Requirement
- Position is primarily day shift, Monday – Friday
- Occasional evening and weekend work is expected in support of a 24 hour operation
- PTO is scheduled in consideration of site activities
Why Synthomer?
We are ambitious!
We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.
We believe in high challenge, high support!
We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.
We personalize our approach to development!
At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.
We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.
We believe in high challenge, high support!
We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.
We personalize our approach to development!
At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.
