Continuous Improvement Engineer

Ecolab Inc. • Joliet, OH

8d • $74,700 - $112,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer for its Joliet, Illinois manufacturing site. The role works closely with all functions across the plant and leads efforts to automate and digitize site data and equipment. The engineer develops and programs systems that enable improvement and growth through better understanding of in-process KPIs. The successful candidate will learn existing operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and help build and implement a roadmap to manufacturing excellence.

The Joliet facility is Ecolab’s largest North American manufacturing site. Its 600,000-square-foot, 24/7 operation manufactures approximately 900 formulas and 1,700 SKUs, including liquid, powder, organic, and cast products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience in a chemical, food, or related manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of TPM methodology, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience in a chemical, food, or related manufacturing environment.
• Master's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• World Class manufacturing and TPM experience.
• Training or experience in data engineering skills such as ETL, data warehousing, database systems, data analysis, and machine learning.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.
• Knowledge of SQL or OSI/AVEVA PI Lean.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory and/or Azure SQL Database.

Responsibilities

• Use TPM principles to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost by planning and executing projects while meeting project cost and schedule objectives.
• Manage a portfolio of improvement projects.
• Design and deploy new solutions for existing outdated data pipelines.
• Proactively recommend and identify opportunities to enable manufacturing transformation at the site.
• Train others in systems, tools, and processes.
• Lead automation of data, processes, and analyses.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package starting on the first day of employment.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Matching 401(k).
• Company-paid pension.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Safety training and personal protective equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level