Sr Mechanical Engineer

Bayer • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer at Bayer is responsible for supporting the Kansas City site process teams in achieving production goals, standardizing mechanical processes, and implementing improvement projects. This role involves mentoring and developing mechanical engineers while serving as a technical leader within the Active Ingredient Manufacturing organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or similar field.
• Broad and in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and exceptional technical skills to analyze and make complex decisions.
• Superior ability to analyze and troubleshoot process operations.
• Proven track record of successful technical implementation of new manufacturing processes into commercial scale.
• Experience with new plant design, construction, and start-up.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as a leader/facilitator and team member.
• Very strong ability to lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team; excellent collaboration and influence skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• 12 years of chemical manufacturing experience or technical support of chemical operations or similar, or a Master's with 10+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and communication of spills and leaks.
• Experience in labeling, inspection, and recordkeeping requirements for waste accumulation.

Responsibilities

• Set direction and provide overall leadership to site mechanical technical support teams through the implementation of best practices and people leadership.
• Guide site plant/facility engineers in evaluating and achieving plant performance goals.
• Execute functional leadership for mechanical maintenance and engineering operations on site.
• Provide direction and leadership to ensure efficiency of technical mechanical functions on site.
• Drive implementation of mechanical best practices and adherence to local, U.S. regulatory and Bayer Directives/Guidelines.
• Manage all mechanical technical matters according to local technical and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure successful execution of technical, QHSE compliance and sustainability considerations in planning, design, and execution of investment projects.
• Coordinate and assure uniformity in technical standards and technical operations on site.
• Responsible for compliance with internal and external technical regulatory requirements and good engineering practices, improving process technology, and ensuring sound engineering practices and state of the art technology for new installations.
• Ensure proper technical documentation onsite and manage site Instrument, Mechanical Standardization efforts.
• Be responsible for all site electrical and instrumentation areas of maintenance, investments, and initiatives.
• Represent the Kansas City site and partner with regional and global mechanical communities/teams.
• Lead the KC Mechanical community.
• Coordinate with Global Finance for asset creation.
• Coordinate with procurement to facilitate execution of project work (project set-up and closure).
• Accountable for mid to large capital coordination of capital projects for one of the three production units on site.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree