Process Engineer ll

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Job description and details are provided below. The company highlights its purpose to improve the built world and the lives of those who build it, and notes benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, tuition reimbursement, holidays, paid time off, flexible spending, and life/AD&D insurance.

Applying engineering and chemistry techniques in the improvement of quality and manufacturing processes and products and in the transition of new products and processes from R&D to production. Assist in equipment and processes design to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and to promote safety, quality and reliability. Assess current equipment methods and processes and make recommendations for changes. Troubleshoot and repair equipment and processes.

Show results in reports. Apply themselves in laboratory setting as needed and follow good GMP. May train personnel in equipment and method usage and processes. Perform work under minimal supervision.

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as necessary.

• Assist NPD projects as assigned and in compliance with Procedures, Programs, and Policies.
• Assist with developing and executing Design of Experiments for pilot plant scale-up and production scale-up.
• Analyze Design of Experiment data identifying results compared to expectations and opportunities for improvement.

• Analyze product/process data identifying opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Analyze product/process/quality data identifying opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Analyze the production requirements of products and ensure JDE1 data are correct.
• Ensure all operations and processes comply with ISO/QMS requirements.
• Develop work instructions and provide training on new and improved equipment and processes.

• Assist in identifying, developing and implementing process improvement initiatives which reduce waste and non-value-added activities.
• Plan, develop and implement quality and manufacturing process changes that yield improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE); production efficiencies, yields and rates.
• Provide support on any production/product/quality issues as required.
• Evaluate equipment and process capabilities and make recommendations on equipment design and selection.
• Lead/direct the installation and start-up of new processes and equipment.
• Develop a rapport with multiple Plant Leadership Teams, QA Team, and R&D personnel. Coordinate QA efforts with R&D and vice versa.

• Operates and ensures pilot plant machines/production equipment is prepared for operation and installed following protocols and procedures and performs regular technical testing to ensure their safety and efficiency and ensure they are functioning to specifications.
• Executes required lab testing for experiments completed in the pilot plant.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university

• Minimum of 3 – 6 years’ experience in a process manufacturing environment.
• Self-starter, able to work alone with limited supervision.
• Handles up to low/intermediate complex issues and problems and refers only the most difficult and complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Assists other team members on up low complex issues.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized in scheduling, executing responsibilities and prioritizing in a multitask environment.
• Team player - maintain a positive,…