Process Engineer

Elementis Global; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Elementis Global in Missouri seeks a Process Engineer to support Operations by applying technical skills to safely execute the supply plan and deliver reliable, low-cost production meeting customer requirements. You will collaborate with maintenance, production and engineering teams to optimize conversion costs within safe operating parameters.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, data collection on yield and energy, SOP maintenance, and training to uplift site capabilities while driving safety

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering required; chemical or electrical preferred.
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing and engineering; chemical industry preferred.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with operations team, applying problem-solving and technical expertise.
• Owns day-to-day production troubleshooting; leads cross-functional team to address issues.
• Collects and categorizes lost production to meet supply plan.
• Monitors yield, energy usage, and sustainability data to achieve cost conversion and sustainability goals.
• Measure machinery uptime and maintenance to ensure reliable, low-cost production.
• Responds urgently to plant issues and emergencies.
• Act as unit technical expert during unplanned events and implement corrective actions.
• Provide expertise in diagnosing and optimizing raw material and utility usage.
• Maintain up-to-date SOPs and validate improvements.
• Understand site integration to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Develop operator and supervisor training programs and RCA/CA for HSE performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean

Job description

Job Summary

The Process Engineer serves as a vital resource for Operations by applying technical skills to safely execute the supply plan. The Process Engineer enables the safe and reliable production at a low cost that meets or exceeds the customer requirements. This role requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines to solve complex problems. The Process Engineer will also work closely with other individuals and teams to establish the production commitments, maintenance coordination, and conversion cost goals, within safe operating parameters and procedures.

Job Description

• Works closely with the operations team leveraging their problem-solving skills and technical expertise.


• Owns day to day production troubleshooting, leads cross functional team to address production issues


• Collects and categorizes lost production preventing the achievement of supply plan.


• Monitors and collects yield, energy usage, and sustainability data to achieve cost conversion and sustainability metric goals.


• Measure the performance of machinery uptime and maintenance bad actors to ensure reliable, low-cost, high-quality production.


• Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies.


• Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and execute the effective corrective and preventative actions.


• Provide expertise in the diagnosis and optimization in plant raw material and utility usage, which may include yield or waste generation.


• Responsible for validating and improving the technical skills of operations team members.


• Support maintaining up to date and accurate standard operating procedures.


• Understand site integration and provide input to optimize the manufacturing process.


• Learn and apply continuous improvement, value creation, and financial acumen skills to accelerate profitability and low-cost service of the facility.


• Drive high levels of safety, quality, responsiveness and reliability for the customer.


• Develop operator and supervisor training programs.


• Develop and maintain SOPs Lead or assist in RCA/CA to improve site HSE performance.


• Maintaining/monitoring of key operating metrics.

What will it take

Job Competencies

Communicates effectively: Effective communication enables you to articulate the strategic goals, provide technical guidance, ensure everyone is aligned with the company’s objectives, facilitate collaboration within and across the teams, ensure ideas and feedback are shared openly and ultimately enhance the quality of innovation efforts. Cultivates innovation: By promoting an innovative mindset, you foster a culture of creativity and exploration within the team, encouraging them to think outside the box and generate novel ideas, and drive continuous improvement in products, processes and technologies. Plan and align: Planning and aligning to execute is essential for managing multiple projects effectively. It enables you to allocate resources, ensure researchactivities are synchronized with project timelines, execute projects with precision, maximize productivity and achieve desired outcomes. Collaboration: Effectivecollaborationensures you can harnessthecollective expertise and insights of various stakeholders including R&D teams, Marketing, regulatory affairs and external research partners. You can facilitate the exchange of ideas, align diverse perspectives, promotes synergy and accelerate the product development process.

Decision making

Analyzing existing manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement, designing new production systems, ensuring product quality, optimizing efficiency, and making data-driven decisions to improve production output while minimizing costs

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Certifications in Six Sigma (Green Belt, Lean) preferred.

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills required. Capacity to work with limited supervision and support, in a rapidly changing and fast paced environment. Must possess demonstrated ability to teach/train staff members at all levels. Demonstrated ability to interact in a collaborative manner with other departments, teams and stakeholders.

Position Requirements

Education: BS degree in Engineering required, Chemical or Electrical Engineering preferred. Experience:

• 2 years of experience Manufacturing and Engineer required; in the chemical industry preferred

Language Skills: Fluent verbal and written skills required to be able communicate within the operations team and with other Elementis departments.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Elementis does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other category protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application status.

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