Continuous Improvement Engineer

Syensqo SA; Havre de Grace (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Parental leave 16+ weeks

Training platform

Well-being sessions

Job summary

Syensqo SA is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead and support manufacturing processes, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and cost. The role emphasises process optimisation and gross margin improvements, with a minimum of two years of manufacturing experience preferred.

The candidate will provide direct engineering support to production, establish process metrics, uphold safety obligations, and collaborate with quality and process teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct engineering support to production and lead the technical role.
• Establish and maintain control of process metrics (cost, waste, performance).
• Ensure process safety obligations are met.
• Collaborate with quality, process engineers and specialists on issues.
• Maintain and update control documents for production.
• Review machine parameter data and assist in resolving issues.
• Lead and assist on process and equipment improvement projects.

Skills

Decision making

Courage & influence

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Metrics thinking

Technical reading/writing (English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (chemical or mechanical)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to work within the Continuous Improvement department. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and support, ensuring that currently defined manufacturing processes meet or exceed the teams target in terms of safety, quality, productivity and cost. They will also be expected to lead incremental improvement initiatives to optimise existing processes with focus on gross margin optimisation. Whilst the successful candidate would ideally have a minimum of 2 years' experience in manufacturing, recent graduates and applicants with transferable skills who feel they meet the requirements of the job description will be considered.

We count on you for:

• Providing direct engineering support to production and plays lead technical role
• Establish and maintain control of process metrics such as cost, waste and performance data
• Ensures process safety obligations are met
• Provides technical support and collaborates with quality engineers, process engineers and process specialists on quality and production issues
• Maintain, develop and update control documents required for production
• Reviewing verification of machine parameters (VMP) data and assisting in resolution of machine issues
• Leading and assisting on process and equipment improvement projects

You can count on us for:

• We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company.
• A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company.
• Exciting career opportunities in a fast moving environment.
• Training opportunities in lean and six sigma methodology

You will bring:

• Bachelors of Sciences Engineering (chemical or mechanical preferred)
• At least two years of manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Demonstrated understanding of technical or complex manufacturing processes
• Decision making abilities, courage and influence
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of leading a team to accomplish goals and objectives
• Demonstrated problem solving ability
• Appreciation for developing and tracking metrics / performance indicators
• Ability to read, write and comprehend technical documents in English
• Experience with SAP (preferred)

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $98,720 - 123,400 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• Relocation assistance may be offered dependent on candidate's current location
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About Us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.