Production Engineer

Nouryon•Green Bay, WI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Production Engineer The Green Bay Site produces both Expancel and Silica specialty chemical products. The Production Engineer will work as a technical resource for operations to optimize plant operations while enabling safe and efficient production of quality products. The initial year will involve the preparations for Commissioning and Startup of the operating units. In your future role as Production Engineer you will Support all aspects of the assigned production unit(s). Provide oversight and direction for unit performance (as measured by the OEE and material yields) to ensure customer orders are produced on-time and in-full. Responsible for assigned production units regarding rates, quality, and variable manufacturing costs. Identify and lead process, quality, and yield improvement projects. Provide technical services and operating support for plant special needs, for example: unit start up and shutdown, project commissioning, process and/or product troubleshooting. Provide support for the development and improvement of unit specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and all other technical documents requiring engineering input. Work with Technology group to learn and understand Expancel or Silica chemistry and process. Identify and lead engineering Management of Change (MOC’s) within the assigned production unit. Potential to mentor or manage interns, coops, or rotational engineers. Other duties and assignments as directed by manager. Be aware of potential health, safety, security, and environmental impacts and the actions required should an issue occur. Work according to Green Bay site and Nouryon standards. Handle all hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all company, state, federal, and local laws and regulations.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
2-5 years production experience in chemical facility, preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a team environment
Familiar with Continuous Improvement principles and techniques (Lean Six Sigma)
Process and Product troubleshooting experience
Understand and assist with upkeep of process safety information as required
Must be able to wear respirator if needed, steel toed shoes, hard hat, and safety glasses to go into plant environment
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders
Participate and adhere to all applicable government regulations regarding process safety, environmental, quality, and HSE
Familiarity with production computer systems and ability to learn Nouryon specific systems (DeltaV, SAP, MES, etc)
Adhere to corporate and site safety policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Support all aspects of the assigned production unit(s)
Provide oversight and direction for unit performance (as measured by the OEE and material yields) to ensure customer orders are produced on-time and in-full
Responsible for assigned production units regarding rates, quality, and variable manufacturing costs
Identify and lead process, quality, and yield improvement projects
Provide technical services and operating support for plant special needs, for example: unit start up and shutdown, project commissioning, process and/or product troubleshooting
Provide support for the development and improvement of unit specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and all other technical documents requiring engineering input
Work with Technology group to learn and understand Expancel or Silica chemistry and process
Identify and lead engineering Management of Change (MOC’s) within the assigned production unit
Potential to mentor or manage interns, coops, or rotational engineers
Other duties and assignments as directed by manager
Be aware of potential health, safety, security, and environmental impacts and the actions required should an issue occur
Work according to Green Bay site and Nouryon standards
Handle all hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all company, state, federal, and local laws and regulations