Process Engineer

Syensqo; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternity leave

Training platform

Well-being sessions

Travel opportunities (5-10%)

Job summary

Syensqo in California is seeking a Site-Based Process Engineer to lead process engineering projects, drive continuous improvement, resolve manufacturing issues, and support new capital investments across composite materials manufacturing.

You will promote process safety, quality and customer service, support short-term tactical requests, and develop within the global process engineering framework.

The role offers development ladders and exposure across functions, with travel up to 5-10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience in quality/process engineering within manufacturing.
• Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based process engineering projects and continuous-improvement efforts.
• Resolve chronic manufacturing issues and support new product introductions.
• Deploy global process engineering best practices and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Process engineering

Quality engineering

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Programming/automation familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Science (Engineering preferred)

Tools

Automation systems

Process monitoring

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:

• You are responsible for leading site based process engineering projects and activities that drive continuous improvement, resolve chronic manufacturing issues, introduce new products or re-site existing products.
• This position also supports and deploys GBU wide best practices and manufacturing standards along with supporting new capital investments and technology common across Composite Materials Manufacturing sites.

We count on you to:

• Promote an observable culture of process safety, quality, and customer service within their organizational control.
• Support the short term tactical requests from the site-based team while managing the long term strategic projects set forth by the global process engineering team.

You can count on us:

• This position is typically an entry role into the broader technical and operational management organization.
• This includes building a broad network across functions and other manufacturing locations.
• Significant effort is spent to develop you for your next position within the organization.
• There are various technical and operational ladders available for development.

You will bring:

• Bachelors of Science (Engineering Preferred)
• Previous experience in quality/process engineering function in manufacturing environment
• Electrical, programming, process monitoring and/or automation implementation experience preferred
• Continuous improvement background with demonstrated experience in problem solving and root cause analysis
• Preferably has experience in composite material / adhesive material manufacturing or other similar continuous web process industries (paper, film, foil, or textile industries)
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification (preferred)
• 5 – 10 years’ experience in manufacturing/process engineering

Desired skills:

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task
• Understanding manufacturing processes and value chain.
• Understand key operational metrics and communicate across organization to achieve clear alignment and focus.
• Understanding of quality systems, ISO9001/AS9100 requirements.
• Understanding processes to engage cross-functional teams to solve quality and process capability problems.

Desired behaviors:

• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Manage priorities and multitask from a number of sources
• Data driven, strong analytical skill set.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $123,400-$159,600 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.
• 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)

Additional information:

Flexibility to travel to other locations and work outside normal working hours as required by the projects (could be 5-10% travel)

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.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.