Production Engineer

Balazs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide Advanced Materials is seeking a Production Engineer in Mount Bethel, PA to optimize plant operations and drive safe, efficient production of high-quality products. You will collaborate with maintenance, R&D, and quality teams while applying technical knowledge to improve process performance and reliability.

The role requires strong communication in English, experience with process improvement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge in process or production engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource on production plant capabilities and capacity.
• Understand plant chemistry and operation to optimize performance.
• Monitor KPIs and track plant safety, quality and productivity.

Skills

Process engineering

Production engineering

Problem solving

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

NWA

PLC

Process automation

Job description

R10097595 Production Engineer (Open) Location: Mount Bethel, PA - Advanced materials - PA2

The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies - from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells - even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA™ and Voltaix® products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The Production Engineer acts as a technical resource for Operations personnel in the plant, applying technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems and enable safe and efficient production of quality products. The Engineer is expected to be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of teams to implement change effectively and sustain the gains. The Engineer is expected to be able to thrive in a fast paced and very dynamic environment.

Air Liquide is Hiring a Production Engineer in Upper Mount Bethel, PA! WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!

Salary Range: $80k - $100k
Annual Bonus: 6%
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 7am - 4pm

Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical resource on the technical capability and capacity of the production plant.
• Understands the chemistry of the plant.
• Understands how the plant operates.
• Understands key Health, Safety and Environmental parameters including reactive chemical concerns and process safety requirements.
• Understands the customer specifications and expectations for the product.
• Assist in establishing Key Performance Indicators for each of the plant operations under their responsibility.
• On a daily basis, monitors the KPIs, trends and the ultimate performance of the unit against the plant goals for personal safety, process safety, quality and productivity.
• Track OEE of processes to support consistent improvement of productivity.
• Takes action to resolve gaps between performance and goals along with other engineers.
• Encourages plant personnel to effectively change behaviors when performance is not meeting expectations.
• Is capable of completing small improvement projects when required.
• Work to Improve and update documentation including learning resources and Standard Operating Procedures for the plant.
• Provides knowledge transfer to the operators and ensures it is being used.
• Drives a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" with their actions and their words on a daily basis.
• Successfully complete required trainings.
• Ability to effectively and proficiently communicate both verbally and written in English.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering Knowledge in process or production engineering.
• Project engineering knowledge a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chemical, food or pharmaceutical plant operations experience.
• Experience working with highly hazardous chemicals at a manufacturing facility.
• Experience establishing, tracking and driving gap closure with KPIs (Key Performance Metrics) or equivalent.
• Experience with Northwest Analytics (NWA) process analytical software.
• Working knowledge of PLC and Process Automation control systems.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification or equivalent knowledge.
• 5S and Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Process hazard analysis training; LOPA and HAZOP Root cause investigation training and methodology.
• Able to learn technical chemical processes quickly in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Able to effectively work with team mates in Maintenance, R&D, Process Development, Engineering, Quality and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) Improvement project or capital project experience.
• Methodical data based problem solving and decision making skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multitask.
• Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you'll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment. Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be here!