Process Engineer
About The Position
Since 1957, Magnolia Advanced Materials, Inc. has been an innovator in the high-performance epoxy systems used in the aerospace, defense, civil engineering, communication, electronics, electrical, energy, marine, recreation, and transportation industries. We offer an unrivaled portfolio of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, providing innovative solutions to various industry applications. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and services as a high-visibility developmental role designed to cultivate the next generation of operations leadership at Magnolia. The successful candidate will be expected to operate with increasing autonomy, take ownership of sit-level initiatives, and actively contribute to both tactical plant performance and strategic capital project delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a closely related field (required).
- 5-15 years of progressive experience in industrial manufacturing, with batch chemical processing and packaging experience will be the most relevant.
- Must have strong technical writing skills with the ability to produce clear SOPs, engineering reports, and project documentation.
- All candidates are required to pass a drug screening and background check and must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States once an offer for employment is made.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industry highly preferred, but not required.
- Working knowledge of industrial OSHA regulations applicable to chemical manufacturing operations preferred.
- Basic knowledge of industrial electoral systems and common industrial automation and instrumentation (PLCs, VFDs, sensors, transmitters) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Apply statistical process control (SPC) and data analytics to identity variation, reduce defects, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
- Evaluate assembly, fabrications, and machining processes to identity waste, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies.
- Utilize knowledge of production design, equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality standards to develop and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and capabilities.
- Lead Total Process Improvement programs for production efficiency and process mapping for operational efficiency.
- Monitor, analyze, and optimize batch manufacturing processes for epoxy resins, and specialty chemical formulations to meet quality, yield, throughput, and cycle time targets.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) investigations for production failures, quality escapes, and safety incidents.
- Serve as the primary technical resource on the production floor, providing real-time troubleshooting for process deviations, equipment issues, and quality non-conformance.
- Learn, implement, and manage RCRA hazardous waste handling rules including waste generation tracking, documentation, and coordination of off-site shipment.
- Manage assigned projects end-to-end: define scope, develop schedules and cost estimates, obtain necessary approvals, coordinate contractors and vendors, and drive project to on-time, on-budget completion.
- Lead multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of production, maintenance, quality, EHS, and external engineering resources.
- Identify opportunities for additional CI projects and present business cases and feasibility analysis to site leadership.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- None explicitly listed, but implied career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
