Manufacturing Engineer

INEOS; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in titanium dioxide production is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations in their Ashtabula, Ohio complex. The role includes process optimization, technical problem-solving, and collaboration with operators to ensure compliance with safety and production goals.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related chemical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of unit operations including chemical reactors and distillation.
• Understanding of Flow Diagrams and Process and Instrument Diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations to meet safety and quality objectives.
• Optimize plant operations and drive continuous improvement.
• Investigate downtime causes and implement technical solutions.

Skills

Process Optimization

Problem Solving

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our people in making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries around the globe, from coatings to plastics to paper and other end-uses, we invest in employee development and offer a wide range of career opportunities, offering everyone the chance to broaden their experience and build a professionally rewarding career.

INEOS Pigments is one of the largest TiO2 producers in North America, operating two plants within a single complex in Ashtabula, OH. The business has capacity to produce over 220ktes/yr of TiO2 & related Ti-Chem products, for which the business is the market leader in North America, generating total annual revenues in excess of $750M.

The TiO2 industry is a global-trade business, with the major competitors all operating on a world scale. INEOS Pigments sales are primarily in North America, where finished goods are shipped to customers by both road & rail. The business also exports around 50kte/yr, mostly into Latin America & Europe.

This role provides day-to-day technical support to the manufacturing operations to enable the department to meet planned objectives related to safety, environmental, quality, production and cost. Manufacturing Engineers are primarily responsible for assisting the manufacturing team in solving operational problems, participating in HAZOPs, weekend duty/trial support, and optimizing unit processes/operations. This is a salaried exempt, day shift position. It is classified as a Safety Critical role.

Key activities include:

• Adhere to INEOS Pigments’ 20 principles of process and Behavioral Safety and Life Saving Rules
• Primary responsibility is to work with Operators and other functional groups to optimize plant operations and drive continuous improvement consistent with Unit goals and Company strategy
• Tracks performance vs target, investigates deviations and implements solutions in a timely manner
• Utilize other resources to troubleshoot production issues and work toward resolution in a collaborative and effective manner
• Ensures compliance with main work processes, evaluates and improves existing processes and develops new processes as necessary
• Investigates reasons for downtime/failures, assists in the identification of root causes and development/implementation of technical solutions
• Coordinates all trial activity with T&I and the operating unit
• On call availability to assist operations in troubleshooting, calculating releases, etc.
• Offer technical assistance for documentation governing the facility operations. Edit procedures for new processes or changes as needed
• Represent operating unit on trial teams, reliability teams, and attend HAZOP’s
• Provide statistical analysis for process improvements
• Assist with unit SAP recipes
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bahelors of Science degree in Engineering required; preferably in Chemical Engineering
• 1+ years of related chemical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of the various unit operations including: chemical reactors, distillation, heat transfer, evaporation, drying, milling, filtration, pumping, fluid flow, material handling and support services. A background in TiCl4 and TiO2 manufacturing a plus
• Understand what Flow Diagrams and Process and Instrument Diagrams are and how they relate to process changes, upgrades and new installations
• Be le to use analytical processes (appraise a situation, develop supporting plans, make decisions, generate innovative ideas, analyze and troubleshoot operational problems); Six Sigma training a plus
• Working knowledge of chemical/industrial equipment function, design, and regulatory requirements and Process Safety Management and ISO systems and procedures
• Understand test methods and pilot plant philosophy
• Functionality with various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of employees
  
  

Schedule/Hours

This a salaried, exempt position with typical work hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., M - F.

Our Ashtabula, Ohio Complex, consisting of two plants just south of Lake Erie, is a state of the art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence.

INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.

Our Ashtabula, Ohio Complex, consisting of two plants just south of Lake Erie, is a state of the art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence.

INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.

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