Production Engineer

Job Description The Production Engineer will provide technical support to a production area to assure stable operations and provide continuous improvement. •    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. •    Responsible for utilizing statistical process methods to verify control of batch and continuous processes. •    Responsible for proposing Preliminary Scope Reports (PSRs) for new processes or projects and collaborating 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. •    Responsible for monitoring quality of production processes on a daily basis. •    Responsible for issuing timely NCRs and collaborating with the likes of QA, R&D, and the pilot plant for effective resolution of quality issues. •    Exhibit and demonstrate a zero-tolerance mindset for quality deviations. •    Responsible for utilizing SPC and SQC data as critical input to process changes for Quality. •    Responsible for proposing, validating, communicating, and implementing 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 3 + 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. Education Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering required. Preferred 3 + years’ experience in chemical industry. Pay Range: $67,400 - $87,300 The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position. #LI-DV1 #LI-ONSITE

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