Process Engineer

Description

Company Background

Flexsys is a chemical manufacturing company with operations in the US, Europe, Latin America and Asia. It produces tire additives that enhance the strength and durability of tires for leading manufactures around the world. We are a global supplier of rubber chemicals and solutions including insoluble sulfur, anti-degradants, and stabilizers. The company’s singular focus is on delivering better solutions for manufacturers of tires and other rubber products that enhance product performance, optimize production efficiency, and ensure supply chain success. As the largest manufacturer of tire-industry additives in the world, and a newly independent entity, Flexsys brings a track record of innovation, quality, specialized expertise, a highly collaborative approach, and a commitment to growth – working together with our customers as a valuable partner, helping to meet their critical objectives.

Role Description

Flexsys has an immediate opening for a Process Engineer at its Sauget, IL location. This position is responsible for day-to-day process engineering support. The Process Engineer will not have direct supervisory responsibility but will assist with this function when needed. This position reports to the Department Area Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Identify improvements and optimize processes through changes to equipment, systems, practices, and procedures.
• Identify opportunities, develop, and coordinate plant projects to improve process capabilities, safety and competitive position.
• Supporting troubleshooting
• Debottlenecking
• Expansion efforts
• Creating plant tests
• Improving on-stream time
• Participating in incident investigations
• Developing operating procedures
• Performing training

Requirements

• Bachelor of Chemical Engineering or other related engineering discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing role
• Experience in process control and configuration
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret equipment drawings
• Must be a self-starter and able to manage multiple tasks at a time
• Strong planning, organization, facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills and a desire to provide “attention to detail"

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SAP