Experienced (Continuous) Process Improvement Engineer

Arxada AG; Conley (GA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Experienced (Continuous) Process Improvement Engineer

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. We aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

As the Continuous Process Improvement Engineer, you will work as a member of a collaborative global continuous improvement team with demonstrated expertise in the use of various improvement methodologies to define and quantify both incremental and step change cost savings initiatives. In this role, you will lead teams and teach others various CI methodologies and be accountable to ensure projects provide defined and measurable savings on time and within budget.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work with site to implement operating discipline principles to provide consistent operations via the use of CI methodologies where appropriate.
• Provide expertise to define project feasibility and conceptual cost analysis along with input of technical risk.
• Lead technology evaluations where required and provide appropriate data for engineering and capex development.
• Teach, mentor and lead others in the appropriate use of various continuous improvement methodologies.
• Act as the technical team representative in project meetings, influencing data-driven decisions and adherence to committed cost and project timelines.
• Collaborate with the team to plan development work and analyze data to reach conclusions for action.
• Manage projects in your area.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, MS preferred.
• 5-10 years of CI experience in a manufacturing environment, required chemical plant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: Lean Six Sigma, Operational Discipline, OEE, and Six Sigma.
• Position may require up to 50% travel (domestic and/or international) – first year 15% or less.
• Ability to take on new challenges and support a culture of continuous improvements and problem solving.
• Effectiveness working as a member and leader of cross-functional work groups.
• Ability to review and prioritize work to overcome obstacles and deliver on commitments, and work in a constantly changing environment.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.