Process Engineer: Lean Improvement & Throughput Expert

Ashland Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Specialty Ingredients group at the Calvert City, KY site. This role is highly visible within Plant Engineering and Operations and reports to the Process Technology Group Leader.

You will analyze processes, apply Lean tools, drive continuous improvements, and support capital projects with technical documentation. Qualifications include a BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 6+ years of chemical plant manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, other Engineering or Technology Degree
• 6+ years' chemical plant manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Follows site's Safety Policies and Procedures
• Investigate, discuss, and solve complex problems by interacting with manufacturing departments, contractors, and internal customers
• Help further company culture of implementing new solutions and continually improve existing processes
• Evaluate current systems and modify as appropriate to improve performance
• Determines root cause of chronic operating problems
• Recommends and assists in implementing solutions
• Investigates opportunities to improve plant throughput, capacity, and implement cost savings opportunities
• Analyzes production data and quality data to determine optimum operating conditions
• Utilizes Lean manufacturing techniques/tools for identification and implementation of continuous improvement projects
• Provides technical support for capital projects including creating function specification documents
• Support the site's environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and sustainability initiatives

Job description

Ashland is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Specialty Ingredients group at the Calvert City, KY site. This role is highly visible within Plant Engineering and Operations and reports to the Process Technology Group Leader.

You will analyze processes, apply Lean tools, drive continuous improvements, and support capital projects with technical documentation. Qualifications include a BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 6+ years of chemical plant manufacturing experience.