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Production Engineer

Covestro
South Charleston, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Jun 2026

About the role

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What We Offer 

 

The role of Production Engineer has accountability for the safe and reliable daily operation in the PMPO production units located at the South Charleston site. 

 

Major Responsibilities 

  • Manage working instructions for the hourly technicians and day-to-day problem solving of production issues 

  • Identify and prioritize maintenance needs into the unit and coordinate preparation of equipment with these maintenance activities including developing tiered work plans for line and equipment opening jobs 

  • Plan, coordinate, and control raw materials, supplies and services 

  • Ensure safety concept of the unit is maintained/improved 

  • Administer unit MoC program 

  • Accountable for development and annual review of Unit Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), training plans, and certification and re-certification materials for assigned unit and ensure 100% attendance for all mandatory training. 

  • Establish training plans and deliver unit specific training for unit technicians as needed 

  • Comply with plant procedures, Safety and Environmental requirements, operability, quality (OEE), rates and production schedule 

  • Report and investigate incidents within the unit 

  • Coordinate unit projects and process optimization studies as directed by unit Process Engineers and other technical staff 

  • Manage waste (hazardous and nonhazardous) as required by operating/company procedures or site practices 

  • Accountable for unit performance goals, expense budget spending, inventory management, and compliance with the labor agreement 

  • Participate in continuous improvement programs and cross-functional teams. 

What You Offer 

Basic Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related degree 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • At least 2 years of related experience  

  • Broad knowledge of rotating and static equipment through experience, expert training and self-study 

Knowledge & Skills: 

  • High level of organizational and process management skills 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization. 

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to apply rigorous logic 

  • Strong understanding of unit operation principles. 

  • Ability to advise and influence business units' technical and compliance decisions 

  • Ability to manage resource

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