Chemical Process Engineer

Saft America, Inc.•Cockeysville, MD

6d•$78,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing process strategies, managing process resources, optimizing current processes, and maintaining process documents. Ultimately, your job is to maintain the efficiency of production in order to reduce costs. As a process engineer you should have experience in process design, excellent technical skills, and high-level analytical skills. You will be able to analyze a process system and implement simple yet effective changes to boost production.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Material Engineering
Background utilizing Six Sigma Methodologies (root cause analysis/problem solving).
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
Should have highly competent organizational skills.
Should have CAD experience but not exclusively in a design role.
Should have floor support experience with involvement in equipment troubleshooting and upgrades.
Should also have experience in lean, from the mechanical side, i.e. tooling design to improve process efficiency, poke yoke process design, etc…
Ideal candidates will be self-starting, goal-oriented and project driven.
Continued process improvement (yield / revenue enhancement).
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment functions.
Machine controls comprehension.
PPE safety
Use of inspection and measurement equipment
Understanding of mechanical & electrical drawings.
Background in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
Technical writing (such as work instructions).
Competent proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Knowledge of configuration management.
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Nice To Haves

Experience with slurry mixing, rheology, and characterization of mix properties would be a plus

Responsibilities

Meet with production managers to assess existing processes.
Draft process ideas to reduce costs and improve production rates.
Perform risk assessments and optimization tests.
Design and test process upgrades and new process systems.
Ensure processes comply with safety and quality standards.
Perform process simulations and troubleshoot issues.
Develop routine and best practices to ensure product quality.
Develop standardized operating instructions for the upgrades process.
Provide product manager with process documents and standard operating procedures.