Senior Process Engineer - Defiance, United States - DBSI Services

Description

Job Title: Process Engineer II

Location: Defiance, Ohio, United States

Type: Full Time Direct Hire

Industry: Building Materials

Job Category: Engineering - Chemical

The purpose of the Process Engineer's role will be to provide technical leadership to operate a major asset (typical annual revenue of $50MM to $200MM) at target regarding output, usage of material and energy by meeting the product specifications. To achieve that goal, the Process Engineer II needs to establish a process of data collection, auditing and preventive maintenance which allows the identification of deviations quickly and suggests the implementation of corrective measures. RCCA analysis, 5 time Why and the client's Solve-It method or Keppner / Tregoe, a 6 Sigma approach should be applied where needed. Furthermore, the Process Engineer II will be responsible for addressing improvements in process efficiency, product quality, and the cost of poor quality for the process, leading process optimization. Based on performance analysis, raw material specifications will be reviewed on a regular frequency and potentially adjusted to drive the expected performance improvement.

Your Day to Day:

• Perform continuous analysis identifying areas for improvement and corrective actions.
• Develop standard control processes and standard operating procedures.
• Defines the process set points for all different product types and creates the associated management tools (e.g., set up sheets in MII, SOP's...).
• Actively support improvement of safety performance by encouraging safe behaviours of the team and engaging in the process to improve the client's safety culture.
• Create and maintain knowledge of the latest technologies and evaluate for use in current processes and future processes.
• Work closely with internal and external resources to resolve technical issues. Shares learnings and findings in a proactive way in the technical community and potentially participates in the client's COE's.
• Work with multiple operations / functions to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Provide leadership for process redesign efforts e.g., during rebuilds or major investment projects.
• Lead multiple projects and process optimizations in a manufacturing operation.
• Provide on-site support during construction and start-up to enhance in-plant resource capabilities.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science with a minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial continuous process manufacturing either as a process or manufacturing engineer and 2 years troubleshooting on manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements
• Demonstrated problem solving skills including complex data analysis
• Successful history of innovation and adaptability
• Solid project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks
• Proven results orientation including the ability to lead key projects to successful completion
• Experience with DOE for process improvement
• Solid interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to set and communicate expectations to team members
• Demonstrated collaboration skills including the ability to interact with a broad range of employees
• Proven ability to make timely decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong leadership skills
• Proven analytical and quality improvement ability.
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Supervises/Leads individuals or a project team to achieve milestones and objectives by setting priorities and providing direction.
• Heavy travel required (30 or more days per year).
• Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility: May be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.