Plant Optimization Engineer

Arclin; Spruance City (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin in Richmond, VA is seeking a Mechanical Technology Engineer to optimize plant operations, resolve issues, and ensure safe, cost-effective production of high-quality products. You will track KPIs, drive EBITDA-related improvements, and respond rapidly to plant emergencies in collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.

0–5 years of manufacturing experience, familiarity with Kevlar/Tyvek/Nomex lines, and knowledge of Process Safety Management are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of manufacturing or related experience required.
• Line of business (Kevlar®/Tyvek®/Nomex®) experience preferred.
• Process Safety Management (High Hazard Process/Low Hazard Operation) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Possess strong sense of ownership and are accountable for the success and failure of their assigned unit.
• Show courageous leadership by coaching, asking questions, and intervening when needed. Challenge status quo and past norms to make the operation more effective and safer.
• Role model the professionalism and behaviors expected in the plant because their actions or lack of actions affect the culture.
• Learn and apply continuous improvement, value creation, and financial acumen skills to accelerate profitability and low-cost service of the facility.
• Understand customer needs and drive high levels of quality, responsiveness and reliability for the customer.
• Know how much money the plant makes per day, the margins generated from the plant’s production slate, and actively work to maximize total margin.
• Know the total cost (raw material, conversion cost, etc.) of production for the plant(s) he/she operates and continuously works to improve the cost position and EBITDA generation.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Kevlar/Tyvek/Nomex experience

Process safety management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Arclin in Richmond, VA is seeking a Mechanical Technology Engineer to optimize plant operations, resolve issues, and ensure safe, cost-effective production of high-quality products. You will track KPIs, drive EBITDA-related improvements, and respond rapidly to plant emergencies in collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.

0–5 years of manufacturing experience, familiarity with Kevlar/Tyvek/Nomex lines, and knowledge of Process Safety Management are preferred.