Process Engineer

Birla Carbon; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,602,000 - 3,758,000; Full time

Job summary

Birla Carbon in Rayong, Thailand, is seeking a seasoned Process Engineer to ensure production processes operate to defined standards, achieving productivity, yield, and quality targets. The role covers process optimization, yield improvement, HSE compliance, and ongoing cost reduction across operations.

The candidate should bring 12-15 years of chemical manufacturing experience, with preference for carbon black processes, and a strong capability in root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 12-15 years' experience in production operations in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Experience in carbon black manufacturing or similar processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control carbon black manufacturing processes to meet productivity targets.
• Optimize process parameters to improve productivity and yield.
• Ensure adequate manpower and material resources for uninterrupted operations.
• Troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other units to learn from experiences and optimize processes.
• Drive safety (HSE) compliance and identify preventive measures.

Skills

Process optimization

Yield improvement

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing equipment operation

Job description

Please note that this position is based out of Rayong, Thailand.

Job Purpose:

Process Engineer is primarily responsible to ensure that production processes are operated as per pre-defined standard methods and productivity, yield and product quality meet targeted standards. The role will have to work on the following areas

• Process Optimization
• Yield Improvement
• Productivity Improvement
• Rework / Reprocess prevention
• HSE Compliance and Improvement
• Planning and achieving uninterrupted production operations
• Green field project execution: Erection and Commissioning of Machineries and production lines
• Safe and efficient operation of production processes achieving desired quantity and productivity standards.

Accountabilities:

Process Optimization:

• Planning and controlling carbon black manufacturing processes
• Optimizing process parameters towards improved productivity
• Planning and ensuring adequate manpower and material resources
• Troubleshooting process issues
• Collaborate with other manufacturing units, learn from past experiences and optimize processes.

Quality:

• Working towards zero 'out of specification limits' and continuously reducing reprocessing
• Performing effective Root Cause Analysis and taking Corrective And Preventive Actions for internal non-conformities and external complaints / audit observations.

Yield and Cost:

• Controlling raw materials input and process parameters for optimum yield and productivity
• Continuous improvement and 'cost reduction' initiatives - Both Opex and Capex
• Accounting raw materials consumption accurately and preventing variance

HSE:

• Ensuring adherence to safety procedures and standards and ensuring 100% compliance
• Identifying safety challenges, addressing them and taking preventive measures for safety
• Handling wastes in line with environmental standards and regulatory requirements

Standardization and Reporting:

• Developing standard processes and documenting the same
• Generating various daily, weekly and monthly reports and sharing with respective stakeholders

Education:

Bachelor's degree in, Chemical / Mechanical Engineering or Relevant Science Graduation

12-15 years' experience in production operations in a chemical manufacturing industry

Experience in Carbon Black Manufacturing or similar processes will be preferred