Sr. Process Engineer

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

The Sr. Process engineer will drive OEE improvements.  They identify, coordinate and complete small capital projects as needed.  The Sr. Process Engineer will coordinate with RDI Development and Commercial for new product introduction and they will work with the Pilot plant to ensure proper scale up and introduction to Manufacturing.  The Sr. Process engineer will transfer products to different manufacturing buildings as required to satisfy the customer.  The Sr. Process Engineer collaborates with the RDI Solutions team on manufacturing concerns, and creates and manages projects for themselves and the Process Technologist.  The Sr. Process Engineer works with the Production Manager, area Supervisor, and QC supervisor to ensure the safe and quality manufacturing of our products.  The Sr. Process Engineer also works with the HSES department to ensure compliance to all site safety rules and good manufacturing practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform Root Cause Analysis on chronic product problems and implement corrective/preventive actions which result in meeting plant goals.
• Monitors the process performance through metrics such as RFT, MME, OEE, cost productivity, customer complaints,  Waste Indices and takes action as required to correct adverse trends, performing plant based process investigations
• Identify, design, coordinate and employ statistical evaluations utilizing the ASQ Body of Knowledge. This will include MSA, DOE, Capability Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Provide quality and manufacturing support as required to meet specific program needs.
• Assist in developing and implementing the plant wide Quality Management System (QMS).
• Assist in specification development and/or changes as requested.
• Organizes meetings with Sales, Technical Business Partners and QC to evaluate customer satisfaction and actively participates in the investigation of customer complaints and delivery of associated improvement plans.
• Actively deploys ALPS foundations and ALPS Quality Management primary processes, with high priority.
• Provides expertise for on site operations group during process related troubleshooting issues- hands on with production operators/quality techs.
• For capital projects, executes process studies, contributes to pre-projects and performs initial project scoping and business case development, handing over to the project group for execution (except minor projects, <500k).
• During project execution, plays a major role in commissioning,start-up and training, and then owning the technology for the site.
• Multiple concurrent projects at any time varying from small to large ($500K) in scope.

Job Requirements

• BS in Engineering: Mechanical, Chemical or Process required
• 5-7 years experience in CI, Process Engineering or Chemsit roles
• 3-5 years experience in the Coatings industry preferable
• Able to work with solvents, machinery and computer systems
• ISO 9001 experience
• Experience with coating operations, and/or continuous manufacturing operation
• Six Sigma and Lean experience

Compensation Data

The salary range for these skills is: $91,000- $101,000.00.  This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future. 
 

Benefits:  Medical insurance with HSA • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits • Annual bonus • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match • Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay • Paid Parental leave • Hybrid work for most exempt roles • Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks • Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale • Tuition Reimbursement • Career growth opportunities • Employee referral bonus • 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Requisition ID: 34588

 

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