Senior Process Engineer

Ingenia Polymers Co. Ltd.; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the polymer industry seeks a skilled professional to design production processes, ensure quality, and improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in polymer science or chemical engineering and extensive experience in plastic processing. This role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance customer satisfaction and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Over 6 years in plastic processing, including extrusion and process control.

Responsibilities

• Design production processes and lead quality assurance activities.
• Investigate and integrate new processing technologies.
• Support efficient operation of process lines at design capacity.

Skills

Process Control

Project Management

Analytical Modeling

PLC Programming

ERP

Education

University degree in Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering

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  Job Responsibilities

  • Design production processes.
  • Develop and maintain aspects of the ISO 9000 quality system in collaboration with QC/QA team.
  • Lead quality assurance activities and train employees accordingly.
  • Facilitate process engineering for new and existing products, from feasibility to automation.
  • Develop, update, and improve process-related software.
  • Investigate and integrate new processing technologies.
  • Design process protocols, analyze data, and generate compliance documentation.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve process and quality issues.
  • Reduce costs and improve quality through engineering solutions.
  • Coordinate with the plant team on process design, equipment evaluation, installation, and startup.

  Strategic Contribution

  • Align activities with company strategy.
  • Propose quality and process control systems that impact customer satisfaction.

  Leadership

  • Observe and learn from plant management's leadership style and culture.

  Budgeting & Cost Control

  • Monitor and reduce operational costs.
  • Balance quality control costs with customer satisfaction and performance.

  Customer Relationship Management

  • Maintain relationships with internal contacts to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with customer personnel to resolve issues and develop raw materials.

  Production Line Operations and Improvement

  • Support efficient operation of process lines at design capacity.
  • Apply and improve production software.
  • Reduce changeover time and downtime.
  • Train colleagues and promote safety, environmental, and loss prevention standards.
  • Implement continuous improvement techniques.

  Project Work

  • Participate in projects aligned with organizational goals.
  • Learn and work on PLC programming, machine logic control, HMI, and dust control.
  • Enhance productivity.

  Issue Resolution

  • Support colleagues in resolving internal production issues.
  • Ensure smooth communication with other departments.

  Internal & External Contacts

  • Internal: Daily contact with plant management and personnel.
  • External: Regular contact with customer technical staff and R&D personnel.

  Skills and Qualifications

  Minimum Qualifications: University degree in Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering with high GPA.

  Minimum Experience: Over 6 years in plastic processing, including extrusion, polymer production, and process control.

  Job-Specific Skills: Knowledge of process and production control systems (SPC, QPC), ERP, polymers manufacturing, supply chain, downstream processing, PLC programming, process control, and project management. Proficiency in English and computer skills, analytical modeling, and software.