Chemical Process Engineer

Saft America, Inc.; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Healthcare

Adoption assistance

Stock purchase program

Career development

Parental leave

401K match 7%

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term Disability

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee referral award

Job summary

Saft America, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to develop and implement process strategies, optimize production, and maintain process documentation to reduce costs.

You will work with production managers, perform risk assessments, design upgrades, ensure safety and quality, and apply Six Sigma, lean methods, CAD, and tooling know-how to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Material Engineering.
• Background utilizing Six Sigma Methodologies (root cause analysis/problem solving).
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Should have highly competent organizational skills.
• Should have CAD experience but not exclusively in a design role.
• Should have floor support experience with involvement in equipment troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Should also have experience in lean, from the mechanical side, i.e. tooling design to improve process efficiency, poke yoke process design, etc…
• Ideal candidates will be self-starting, goal-oriented and project driven.
• Experience with slurry mixing, rheology, and characterization of mix properties would be a plus
• Continued process improvement (yield / revenue enhancement).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment functions.
• Machine controls comprehension.
• PPE safety
• Use of inspection and measurement equipment
• Understanding of mechanical & electrical drawings.
• Background in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• Technical writing (such as work instructions).
• Competent proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of configuration management.
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER

Responsibilities

• Meet with production managers to assess existing processes.
• Draft process ideas to reduce costs and improve production rates.
• Perform risk assessments and optimization tests.
• Design and test process upgrades and new process systems.
• Ensure processes comply with safety and quality standards.
• Perform process simulations and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop routine and best practices to ensure product quality.
• Develop standardized operating instructions for the upgrades process.
• Provide product manager with process documents and standard operating procedures.
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER

Skills

Six Sigma

Process design

Lean manufacturing

Analytical skills

CAD experience

Equipment troubleshooting

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Safety PPE

Drawings knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Material Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

All About You

As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing process strategies, managing process resources, optimizing current processes, and maintaining process documents. Ultimately, your job is to maintain the efficiency of production in order to reduce costs. As a process engineer you should have experience in process design, excellent technical skills, and high-level analytical skills. You will be able to analyze a process system and implement simple yet effective changes to boost production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Material Engineering
• Background utilizing Six Sigma Methodologies (root cause analysis/problem solving).
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Should have highly competent organizational skills.
• Should have CAD experience but not exclusively in a design role.
• Should have floor support experience with involvement in equipment troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Should also have experience in lean, from the mechanical side, i.e. tooling design to improve process efficiency, poke yoke process design, etc…
• Ideal candidates will be self-starting, goal-oriented and project driven.
• Experience with slurry mixing, rheology, and characterization of mix properties would be a plus
• Continued process improvement (yield / revenue enhancement).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment functions.
• Machine controls comprehension.
• PPE safety
• Use of inspection and measurement equipment
• Understanding of mechanical & electrical drawings.
• Background in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• Technical writing (such as work instructions).
• Competent proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of configuration management.
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER

Responsibilities

• Meet with production managers to assess existing processes.
• Draft process ideas to reduce costs and improve production rates.
• Perform risk assessments and optimization tests.
• Design and test process upgrades and new process systems.
• Ensure processes comply with safety and quality standards.
• Perform process simulations and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop routine and best practices to ensure product quality.
• Develop standardized operating instructions for the upgrades process.
• Provide product manager with process documents and standard operating procedures.
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER

What We Offer

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us

Saft is a global battery company like no other! Our long experience and pioneering spirit, combined with our unique industrial approach, puts us in a leading position to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a different in every market sector they serve.

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees around the world and more than 3,000 customers across a range of industries.

Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. With 100,000 employees, TotalEnergies is committed to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible. The company operates in approximately 120 countries and places sustainability at the core of its strategy, projects, and operations.

Salary Range

USD $78,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.