Manufacturing Technology Mechanical Engineer

The Chemours•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chemours is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team! This position will report directly to the Manufacturing Technology Manager in our Louisville, KY location. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides the technical expertise and team leadership on various matters of mechanical engineering for chemical process manufacturing. Identifies, leads and drives improvements in the area of equipment maintenance including philosophies, strategies and best maintenance practices. Monitoring product and process performances as needed; assessing reliability of operations, identifying failures and causes of failures, and recommending solutions. Specifying, and documenting technology parameters to insure the process is capable of delivering products at the level of the quality required by the final customer. Regarded as technical lead for area assignment and provides technical guidance to the business to enable strategic decisions. Owner of small capital projects for the site. Recommends, specifies and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls. Applies knowledge of PSM principles to own and team’s activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in mechanical engineering
6-12 years in industry supporting either a chemical manufacturing process or steam/power generation and distribution OR Military Equivalent Experience
Strong background in root cause failure analysis
Strong collaborative and leadership skills with a “hands on” attitude.

Nice To Haves

Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
Experience working in the chemicals industry
Experience with process safety management and highly toxic materials

Responsibilities

Provides the technical expertise and team leadership on various matters of mechanical engineering for chemical process manufacturing.
Identifies, leads and drives improvements in the area of equipment maintenance including philosophies, strategies and best maintenance practices.
Monitoring product and process performances as needed; assessing reliability of operations, identifying failures and causes of failures, and recommending solutions.
Specifying, and documenting technology parameters to insure the process is capable of delivering products at the level of the quality required by the final customer.
Regarded as technical lead for area assignment and provides technical guidance to the business to enable strategic decisions.
Owner of small capital projects for the site.
Recommends, specifies and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls.
Applies knowledge of PSM principles to own and team’s activities.