PPI (Product and Process) Chemical Engineer

Continental Industry; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental, a global industrial partner, seeks an engineer to manage capital investment projects for material processing equipment. You will improve rubber processing, reduce scrap, and boost machine reliability while collaborating with production teams.

You will create and optimize specifications in SAP and MAZDA, run material trials, and implement production visibility via Power BI. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, cost analysis, and willingness to work outside normal hours for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical/Materials Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience within a manufacturing/production environment.
• Hands-on production troubleshooting and operator collaboration.
• Strong communication within all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Relocation not provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering capital investment projects related to material processing equipment.
• Improve rubber processing department by reducing scrap, increasing labor efficiency and machine reliability, and troubleshooting issues.
• Create, modify, and optimize material processing specifications and recipes in SAP and MAZDA.
• Conduct new material trials including tracking, feedback, problem solving and recommendations.
• Implement and improve production visibility and tracking through Power BI.
• Estimate and analyze production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
• Problem-solve and troubleshoot based on fundamental engineering principles. Availability for on-floor training and trials up to 20% outside normal hours.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

MS Office

Team Collaboration

Education

B.S. Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical/Materials Engineering

2+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

Power BI

MAZDA

Job description

Company Description

Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Company Description

Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Manage engineering capital investment projects related to material processing equipment.
• Improve rubber processing department by reducing scrap, increasing labor efficiency and machine reliability, and troubleshooting issues.
• Create, modify, and optimize material processing specifications and recipes in SAP and MAZDA.
• Conduct new material trials including tracking, feedback, problem solving and recommendations.
• Implement and improve production visibility and tracking through Power BI.
• Estimate and analyze production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
• Problem-solve and troubleshoot based on fundamental engineering principles. Must be available outside normal business hours up to 20% of the time to conduct trainings and on-floor trial runs.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical/Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience within a manufacturing/production environment
• Hands-on production troubleshooting and operator collaboration
• Strong communication within all levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

No Relocation Provided for this role.

Additional Ways To Stand Out

• Experience with ERP System
• 2+ years of experience in process and product introduction within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in Rubber Manufacturing
• Problem-Solving Methods, such as 5Why, 8D, A3 or Fishbone
• Writing technical instructions

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.