Process Engineer

Surventis; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 780,000 - 1,020,000; Full time

Job summary

Surventis is seeking an experienced Process Engineering Manager responsible for the management of facility process engineering activities and the engineering department staff at the Querétaro site. The role oversees MOC, scale-up processes, and pilot plant operations, and ensures PLC data integrity in relation to production.

The position requires strong project management skills, knowledge of safety (SHE) practices, and experience with process improvements, investment budgeting, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with process control and PLC data handling.
• Experience in project management and budgeting.
• Familiarity with SHE policies and RC/ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage Surventis facility process engineering activities and engineering department staff.
• Oversee MOC and scale-up processes and pilot plant responsibility.
• Control PLC data in relation to production and operations.
• Lead investment projects with time, cost, and quality targets.
• Coordinate production transfers and drive process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with SHE standards and ISO quality norms.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

SHE safety

Technical drawings

Electrical automation

Quality management

SAP proficiency

Education

Degree in chemistry or chemical engineering

Tools

Windows

SAP modules

Job description

This position is in charge of management of Surventis facility process engineering activities and the engineering department employees. In charge of the MOC including the scale-up process, responsible of the pilot plant, responsible for the data in PLC in relationship and the production, manages investment projects in time, costs and quality with internal or external resources and assures state of the art technology with the project leader, supports and coordinates any transfer of production to BMT, makes proposals to improve production based on the study of the products and the production equipment (process improvement), and assures the application of the company policy (e.g. SHE-standards incl. RC especially RC5, Near misses, 5-S, quality norms incl. ISO).

Responsibilities

• This position is in charge of management of Surventis facility process engineering activities and the engineering department employees.
• In charge of the MOC including the scale-up process.
• Responsible of the pilot plant.
• Responsible for the data in PLC in relationship and the production.
• Manages investment projects in time, costs and quality with internal or external resources and assures state of the art technology with the project leader.
• Supports and coordinates any transfer of production to BMT.
• Makes proposals to improve production based on the study of the products and the production equipment (process improvement).
• Assures the application of the company policy (e.g. SHE-standards incl. RC especially RC5, Near misses, 5-S, quality norms incl. ISO).

Formula for Success

• MOC - Scale-Up
• Based on data from product launch and process/development reviews data for production: product family, related kettles, min/max, BOM, process instructions.
• Defines what type of method for the scale-up: copy of data, lab trial, pilot plant trial or follow-up in production.
• Defines the MOC process and ensures the process meets the needs of the site and is compliant with site requirements.
• Ensures KPIs are available for all departments and met for engineering staff.
• Inform the NP lab whether the new or modified product cannot be manufactured or if any data must be changed (control plan, recipe, process instruction).
• Fills in the related documents (scale-up report).
• Organizes the production trials in the pilot plant and plans with the Production Supervisor any normal production in small quantities based on the rules defined.
• In case of official change of product formulation, check with the planners if any production order is planned or if any product is in stock to either let the product sell or makes a rework or let dispose of it.
• Coordinates the change of recipe in case of rework.
• PLC Data Maintenance:
• Is responsible for the implementation and the update of the data for production.
• Coordinates the update of the system with the supplier of the software and the Technical Support Specialist.
• Investigates in the PLC in case of any issue related to a product.
• Investments
• Is responsible for the implementation of state-of-the-art technology and processes.
• Internal.
• Manage investment projects in time, costs (cost responsible) and quality with internal or external resources and the fulfilment of laws, rules and proceedings.
• Is responsible to plan, schedule and manage capacities effectively in conjunction with the plant (production) requirements and the specification sheet (when needed).
• Studies, assistants and guides (conformity, standardization) each "project manager" for the preparation of the specification sheet and the choice of suppliers.
• Accountable for ensuring that all operational procedures and user manuals are up to date and available for introduction of new equipment.
• Is responsible for preparing the Investment budget proposal in cooperation with the other departments, the follow up of actual costs and the forecasting.
• Supports the financial department regarding the follow-up of asset accounting.
• Applies NAFTA harmonized standard process and equipment.
• Manages staff of engineering department propose training sessions, carry out prospective interviews and actualize the job descriptions.
• Is a major actor for the application of the policy from the company in relation to Q&SHE (e.g., SHE standard 1-5, Near Misses, 5-S).
• Assures the execution of the 5-S methodology on site respectively in his area.
• Tracks and traces the relevant KPls (key performance indicators) regarding his activities and targets.
• Ensure all department documentation and design is available and in compliance with RC and other BASF requirements.
• Ensure the development and progression of department employees.

Required Skills

• Possess degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, and/or related field.
• Possess significant knowledge of mechanical (equipment and piping related), electrical (including automation).
• Applies knowledge about technical drawings (plans, schemes, and layouts) and technical documents.
• Possess significant project management skills and resolve issues in a timely fashion.
• Applies good knowledge of safety (SHE) behavior and instructions concerning all activities on the manufacturing site and enforce the practice.
• Apply basic economical knowledge to be able to improve the cost/benefit situation continuously.
• Applies good knowledge about the standard quality management systems implemented on site, including processes.
• Applies good knowledge about standard software tools (Windows program package, SAP modules).