Process Engineer - WorldBridge Partners - Leaders in Recruiting and Executive Search : Job Details

Description

Our client is a leading manufacturer of chemical compounds for the manufacturing and compounding of plastic resins. This company has operations in the U.S, Europe and Asia. They are currently adding a Chemical Process Engineer to their team. In this role you will be responsible for managing process improvement projects, designing and programing PLC systems, HMI and more.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee new project installations and design.
• Help coordinate preventative maintenance, annual shutdown work, spare part inventories, and Maintenance downtime tracking and reduction.
• Manage and optimize PLC controls and recommend and implement upgrades to improve plant controls.
• Daily tracking of downtime, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Utilize Historian database and Six Sigma techniques for troubleshooting equipment and making plant improvements.
• Work with other members of the team to coordinate and conduct new product development trials.
• Maintain equipment tracking systems and optimize critical spare part documentation and management.
• Work with equipment vendors and technical service reps to ensure equipment and processes are state-of-the-art.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• BS or MS in Plastic or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 2 – 4 years of engineering experience preferred.
• Good understanding of PLC logic, controls systems, and chemical manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Exposure to Six Sigma and Lean Experience preferred.
• Ability to work in and support an ISO 9001 environment.