Process Engineer

Synthomer • Roebuck, SC

62d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer will collaborate with the Operations Team to improve the efficiency of the Roebuck manufacturing process through cost reduction, value creation, improved process capability, and process equipment reliability. This role includes elements of process improvement, process and equipment troubleshooting, project management, and site support of process control systems and process equipment. Additional expectations include optimization of mechanical systems and safety related initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum BS Chemical Engineering or related technical degree.
• Understanding and support of the site safety culture and improvement efforts.
• More than 3 years of hands-on chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in batch emulsion polymer production preferred.
• Delta V Control System experience preferred.
• Customer focus. Ability to adjust efforts to meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Ability to employ analytical/statistical tools (eg. DOE, Six Sigma) in problem resolution and process optimization.
• Skilled and experienced in addressing multiple priorities/projects with minimum direction while prioritizing and maintaining focus.
• Energetic; demonstrated initiative and drive; results oriented.
• Team-oriented collaboration and interaction across functional roles to accomplish common goals or to advance site initiatives.
• Must have communication and leadership skills to lead small work teams
• Willing to work outside of normal hours and on weekends for project management or start-up.
• Must be able to support and be aligned with business goals by contributing to the Company’s quality objectives.
• Must be able to lead and participate in a team environment.
• Ability to wear safety equipment as required.
• Ability to respond to calls and solve problems during off-shift hours.
• Must be able to satisfy the Core Competencies for the role

Nice To Haves

• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing in trouble-shooting and response to process upsets
• Liaison with R&D to scale up new technologies and processes
• Identify and execute/lead projects such as: Improve cycle time, Reduce process downtime and cleaning time, Reduce energy usage, Improve process capability, Reduce reactor fouling, yield loss, filtration time/materials
• Work with Synthomer R&D employees to translate lab-scale processes to the commercial scale reactors
• Write new batch recipes, edit and improve existing batch recipes
• Communicate closely with Ops Team to mistake-proof batch recipes
• Document new product introductions and lead scale-up reviews with R&D Team
• Support DCS system routine maintenance, updating, and documentation needs
• Manage lifecycle of control systems, including forecast of capital needs.
• Provide programming support to supplement site capital projects.
• Maintain and improve site OSI PI deployment.
• Lead or actively participate in Process Safety Initiatives and other site safety initiatives
• Provide engineering support for safety and environmental improvement projects
• Implement identified site improvement initiative (such as improving compliance to regulation or using new procedures, equipment, or methods)
• Identify, sell, and champion new improvement ideas
• Support specific equipment and maintenance functions, such as instrumentation, controls, pressure vessels, environmental controls, or electrical systems
• Participate in or lead initiatives to improve site safety culture and performance

Benefits

• Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• Discretionary global bonus scheme
• Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
• Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
• Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
• Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
• Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
• Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
• Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
• Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
• Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
• Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes

What This Job Offers

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