Lead Process Engineer (Extraction and Distillation)

Entegris • Colorado Springs, CO

6d • $119,000 - $149,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Our site in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Process Engineer to join our team. Our site manufactures Liquid Micro Contamination Control (LMC) membrane products such as ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UPE) membrane and other membrane products for Semi-conductor and Life Science industries. You will join our team to start up a new membrane operations plant. As part of this effort, you will drive the commissioning and qualifying of both processes and equipment for use in high volume production. Once product qualification and operation readiness for Rockrimmon UPE is achieved, your primary responsibility will be to work closely with the production team to drive initiatives to increase output, reduce scrap and rework, eliminate waste, improve overall efficiency, and ensure quality and safety are built into processes at every step.

Requirements

• B.S or M.S. in Chemical Engineer or related technical discipline
• Experience in Manufacturing related to Distillation process in Oil/gas or other related fields
• Hands-on experience in working with complex large scale distillation equipment
• Understanding the vacuum systems and chemical extraction concepts
• Experience in process engineering troubleshooting
• Ability to read and follow P&ID Diagrams and automation/controls
• Six sigma certifications and experience in statistical data analysis with MINITAB or other statistical software and capable of utilizing data for informed engineering-related decision-making.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a significant amount of that time successfully leading processes and / or continuous improvement related initiatives.
• Must have both strong hands-on experience and analytical problem-solving skills
• Experience using IQ/ OQ/ PQ protocols
• Experience in lean manufacturing.
• Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities quickly based on business needs
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to be a strong contributor to a cross-functional development team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have some flexibility in the work schedule during initial start-up to meet the demands of the production
• Demonstrated proficiency in Statistical Process Control, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Validation & Qualification processes
• A collaborative leader that inspires cross-functional teams, prioritizing and driving for execution

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt Certification
• Subject matter expertise on Distillation processes
• Proven expertise in qualifying new facilities, equipment, processes, or products

Responsibilities

• Work with an existing cross-functional team including Operations, NPI, Membrane R&D, Quality, Equipment & Automation, Facilities, EH&S and Project Management to make our new plant a success.
• Successful Validation and Qualification (V&Q) execution of membrane products
• Lead efforts to guide the installation and commissioning of new production scale equipment, following typical IQ/OQ protocols.
• Develop and qualify membrane processes on new equipment to meet Key Performance Output Variables (KPOV) targets.
• Leverage statistical tools such as Data mining, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) to drive development and optimize processes
• Drive operation readiness of a new membrane manufacturing line.
• Will be area owner in extraction and distillation processes and work closely with operators, other engineers, R&D, NPI and quality team
• Develop and drive new solutions to existing membrane manufacturing challenges such as improving yield, increasing capacity and minimizing variation
• Be a Project/Technical Leader for assigned project and develop project plan, work closely with multicultural cross functional team and build consensus to drive projects to completion in a timely manner
• Provide documentation support such as creating/maintaining drawings, SOPs, test procedures, and test data.
• Prepare process documentation to support Product Launch and or Manufacturing.
• Maintain presence in the manufacturing area to provide sustaining manufacturing support.
• Resolve day-to-day production/process issues.
• Drive issues to root cause
• Responsible for guiding technical evaluations, analysis, and implement process solutions to complex problems, enhancing our fully data-driven and risk-based thinking culture
• Lead with influence across multi-disciplinary team
• Can take on assignments with broad objectives where guidance is provided on critical issues only
• Assists with analyses and audits processes to make recommendations on such items as safety, quality, cost, waste reductions, and efficiency.
• Assist in directing and controlling processes in accordance with defined policies and procedures.
• Support the 24/7 manufacturing operation - This position is flexible and some evening/weekend days may be required
• One week travel to Bedford, MA to look at sister facility having similar production line

Benefits

• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• A progressive (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

What This Job Offers

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