Plant Engineer

Ashland • Wilmington, NC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP is seeking a Plant Process Engineer for their AquariusTM Film Coatings business at their Wilmington, Delaware plant. This is a significant and visible role within the company. The position reports to the Plant Manager. The role involves working with site leadership to establish goals, collaborating with R&D on new product introductions, developing blending procedures, and managing daily operational tasks such as issuing batch manufacturing instructions and color matching. The engineer will utilize statistical methods for process optimization and quality improvement, identify and implement cost-saving projects, and investigate customer complaints to implement corrective actions. Support for the Allen-Bradley PLC system and internal/external GMP audits is also required, along with performing other duties to ensure efficient site functioning.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmaceutical or related discipline.
• One to five years in chemical manufacturing or a pharmaceutical environment.
• Previous cGMP manufacturing experience, including ISO 9001, FSSC22000, IPEC, or FDA Quality Management Systems.
• Individual must be able to respond appropriately during site emergencies as directed by the Site Emergency Manager.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with color matching is preferred
• Ability to interface well with employees involved in manufacturing, quality control, and members of the site Leadership Team.
• Ability to 1) identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including Corporate, 2) develop and foster a positive work environment at all levels, and 3) resolve conflicts through problem resolution skills.
• Ability to identify Quality improvement opportunities and formulate action plans for implementation.
• This requires exceptional work planning and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Plant and Quality Manager to establish annual goals and objectives for the site.
• Works with Research and Development on new product introductions.
• Develop new blending procedures to adapt to new ingredients and formulations.
• Daily operational responsibilities include developing/issuing batch manufacturing instructions, as well as color matching existing products to the specified standard.
• Utilizes statistical methods for color matching and process optimization to maintain and improve quality/yields.
• Identifies and implements projects to achieve cost savings and resolve long-term operational safety and quality issues.
• Investigate customer complaints, working closely with operations, quality, and R&D to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Support Allen-Bradley PLC system.
• Support internal and external GMP audits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the site.

Benefits

• industry competitive salary
• benefits
• pay-for-performance incentive plans
• a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued
• opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization

What This Job Offers

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