Production Engineer (F/M/X)
About The Position
Our Technical Engineering department, composed of 5 people of highly qualified Engineering professionals supports a manufacturing facility focused on safe, high‑quality, and efficient production operations. The Production (Process) Engineer’s primary role is to drive process optimization, quality improvement, and safety performance across manufacturing operations while supporting day‑to‑day production needs. They will lead continuous improvement initiatives from concept through implementation and serve as a technical expert for alumina and Nocolok manufacturing processes. This role will provide technical support to production and maintenance teams, manage process performance data, execute capital and improvement projects, and mentor engineering co‑op talent to strengthen future technical capabilities.
Requirements
- BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, with preference given to experience in the chemical industry.
- At least 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within ISO 9001, food, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing environments.
- Strong practical technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing).
- Strong drive for results with a high sense of urgency and accountability in a production‑focused environment.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate, influence, and provide technical guidance across functions.
Nice To Haves
- Agility
- Integrity
- Courage
Responsibilities
- Lead Six Sigma and Lean initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, implement SPC/SQC systems, and ensure long‑term sustainability of improvement projects.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for alumina and braze solution manufacturing, providing technical support to production, maintenance, and external customers.
- Manage and maintain the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) database, identify recurring causes of downtime, and drive corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and productivity.
- Execute capital and continuous improvement projects in accordance with site Management of Change (MOC) requirements and corporate engineering standards, from construction through performance demonstration.
- Act as a safety role model by participating in Behavioral Safety Observations (BSO), risk assessments, and safety training.
- Conduct safety audits, support incident investigations, and ensure corrective actions are implemented to mitigate EH&S risks.
- Coach and mentor engineering co‑ops and operators on process understanding and professional development.
- Partner with Maintenance, Purchasing, contractors, and internal stakeholders to improve equipment reliability, spare parts strategy, and adoption of best practices.
Benefits
- bonus and/or other incentives
- 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees
- healthcare coverage
- disability insurance coverage
- life insurance coverage
- Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship
- work-life balance promotion
- employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support
- prioritization of internal talents for career progression
- access to a training platform
- opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship
- free language courses in 24 languages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
