Senior Process Engineer

Position Summary:

The Senior Process Engineer will design, develop, and implement new or revised processes to support new or legacy product innovation and drive continuous improvement initiatives including safety, product quality, consistency, cost reduction, higher efficiency, and greater machine utilization performance. The position is for a Senior professional who applies advanced knowledge of a job area typically obtained through continued education and work experience. Problems faced are difficult and complex requiring advanced problem-solving skills. The position will support multiple sites and travel is required as necessary.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Transition new products through development of effective manufacturing processes and equipment operation working collaboratively with a multi-functional team to achieve success.
• Perform trials, studies and capability analyses as needed to effectively understand and improve process capabilities. Demonstrate use of statistical methodologies to understand, analyze and drive reduction in process variation in facilities.
• Lead in the Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV) to ensure effective transition of new or modified products into manufacturing. Ensure proper documentation through the Holcim 3M or RADAR processes when appropriate. 
• Analyze production performance results and implement improvements.  Lead KAIZEN events.
• Investigate critical quality issues and customer complaints as requested. Interface frequently with the Quality Department on corrective actions.
• Support development and implement action plans for continuous improvements and cost savings. Optimize production line processes by driving safety, quality & efficiency.
• Perform risk assessments as needed with EHS. Support documentation for Management of Change (MOC). Perform HAZOPs, PHAs or Design Safety Reviews as needed to support new or modified equipment.
• Maintain & control plant recipes/formulations in plant operating systems (i.e. Ignition, Shopfloor, etc.). Update as necessary and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure technical accuracy for PFMEAs and Process Control Plans (PCPs) for assigned sites.  Update and maintain process documentation.
• Train operators and supervision on the proper operation of equipment and processes.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Related Technical Field
• Five or more years of engineering or plant manufacturing experience in chemical, metal, consumer packaged goods or related manufacturing industries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong office tool skills, including MS Office suite and statistical analysis tools like Minitab
• Travel required to support multiple locations

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering