Production Engineer

Nouryon; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon's Battleground site in La Porte, Texas, is seeking a Production Engineer to own an assigned production unit in a technically complex chemical manufacturing environment. This hands-on role combines field troubleshooting, data analysis, process optimization and continuous improvement to boost plant performance.

You will work with Operations and other technical teams to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions, while developing unit SOPs and leading MOC activities in a PSM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Experience with PSM, process safety principles, and field troubleshooting.
• Hands-on, field-oriented approach with ownership of unit performance.

Responsibilities

• Own the assigned production unit and improve OEE, yields, rates, and quality.
• Lead process, quality, yield, safety, and maintenance improvements.
• Troubleshoot plant issues with Operations and technical teams.
• Support startups, commissioning, and small capital projects; develop SOPs and MOC activities.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Field work

Lean Six Sigma

Process Safety

Troubleshooting

OEE

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Job description

LaPorte, Texas, United States Apply until: Open until further noticeProduction EngineerAt Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.We are looking for a Production Engineer who brings strong chemical engineering fundamentals, a hands-on approach to manufacturing, and a passion for solving complex production challenges. You will take ownership of an assigned production unit and work closely with Operations and other technical teams to improve safety, reliability, quality, efficiency and yield. Does that sound like you?About the jobAs a Production Engineer at our Battleground manufacturing site in La Porte, Texas, you will have direct ownership of the performance of an assigned production unit in a technically complex chemical manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on engineering role where you will combine field troubleshooting, data analysis, process optimization and continuous improvement to make a measurable impact on plant performance.The Battleground site primarily manufactures metal alkyls and High Purity Metal Organics (HPMO). Its portfolio includes more than 30 metal alkyl products used in applications such as polyethylene, polypropylene and EPDM production, as well as HPMO products for the semiconductor and LED industries.In your future role as Production Engineer, you willTake ownership of the assigned production unit, providing oversight and direction to improve OEE, material yields, production rates and product quality.Identify and lead process, quality, yield, safety and maintenance reliability improvements using Continuous Improvement principles and tools.Troubleshoot process and product issues firsthand, partnering closely with Operations and other technical teams to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.Provide technical and operating support for unit startups, project commissioning and other plant needs, and manage smaller capital projects within your assigned units.Develop and improve unit-specific SOPs and technical documentation and identify and lead engineering Management of Change (MOC) activities.Support the site's HSSE, environmental compliance, quality and process-safety objectives in an OSHA PSM-covered manufacturing environment.We believe you bringA Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.At least 4 years of relevant experience, preferably within a chemical manufacturing environment.Strong experience in a production/manufacturing environment involving hazardous chemicals.Experience working within a PSM environment and strong knowledge of process safety principles.A hands-on approach, with the ability and willingness to work in the field and take ownership of production-unit performance.Experience with process and product troubleshooting, process optimization, and design/project implementation.Knowledge of chemical/process engineering fundamentals, including heat and material balances, equipment sizing, relief-valve calculations, and raw-material yield calculations.Great if you haveDirect experience supporting or owning chemical manufacturing production units, particularly reactor-based processes.Strong knowledge and practical application of Lean/Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement tools.Experience leading MOC, commissioning, reliability, yield, quality or smaller capital improvement projects within a manufacturing environment.We believe you areHands-on and proactive, with the initiative to go into the field, understand equipment and processes firsthand, and investigate problems at their source.Results-oriented and accountable, taking ownership of production performance and following issues through to resolution.Analytical and solution-oriented, with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to translate data and observations into practical improvements.Collaborative, with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Quality, HSE and Engineering.Continuous-improvement focused, always looking for opportunities to improve safety, quality, reliability, OEE and yield.We offer youAt Nouryon, you will join a collaborative and technically experienced manufacturing organization where Production Engineers are given meaningful ownership of their areas. The Battleground site has approximately 13 production units/reactors, supported by a team of 5 Production Engineers, giving you the opportunity to work closely with Operations while developing broad technical expertise across complex chemical processes.This position provides exposure to a broad range of responsibilities, including production optimization, troubleshooting, process safety, reliability, Continuous Improvement, MOC, commissioning and capital projects. You will have the opportunity to directly influence the safety, quality, reliability, efficiency and performance of your assigned production units.Have we got your interest?This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Production Manager and based at our Battleground site in La Porte, Texas.Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us, we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit Nouryon – How We Hire.We look forward to receiving your application!We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.About NouryonExplore careers and life at NouryonIf you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one, we support you with your personal growth through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.Visit Nouryon and follow us on LinkedIn.#LI-OnsiteWe have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.StandardVacancy dataClosing dateOpen until further noticeVacancy numberN0014516OrganizationContinentNorth AmericaCountryUnited StatesState/Region/ProvinceTexasSiteLaPorteBusinessIntegrated Supply ChainJob characteristicsJob areaEngineering (all roles)Hierarchy levelProfessional/Experienced/SpecialistFull time/part timeFulltimeContract typePermanent