Production Engineer: Emulsion Polymerization & Process Optimization

Arkema Inc; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 79,800 - 105,700; Full time

Job summary

Arkema Inc. in Alsip, Illinois, is seeking a Production Engineer to optimize plant operations for a batch emulsion polymerization facility.

You will serve as a technical resource for product quality, plant reliability, cost management, and HES performance, guiding daily operations and cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes OEE leadership, recipe system ownership, and active participation in scale-up activities, process improvements, and MOC/PHAs to ensure safe, efficient production and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Preferred experience in Delta-V process control system, emulsion polymerization, scale-up, acrylic monomers handling, process safety, and root-cause investigation.
• Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of HES performance & compliance, cost management, plant reliability, and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Understand all applicable process technology, equipment and control technology.
• Work with local and business unit teams to optimize operations and meet business / plant goals (i.e. Health Environmental and Safety (HES), quality, cost, production, etc.).
• Supports daily activities and production requirements, helping ensure goals and commitments are met safely and within budget.
• Lead site Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Track and report OEE.
• Analyze OEE data and develop improvements.
• Serve as the Recipe Industrialization Team (RIT) Plant Coordinator.
• Owns the plant recipe system and serves as the coordinator for new product development activities assigned to the plant.
• Communicates results using the scale up communication form summarizing all RIT related activities.
• Provides in plant technical support to monitor scale up and/or troubleshooting activities.
• Initiates changes to plant Batch Operating Procedures (BOP's), new raw materials and plant DCS recipes.
• Leads root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and process events.
• Interacts with RIT/Technology Team for troubleshooting support.
• Monitors production schedule for recipe compatibility and impact on quality.
• Participates in manufacturing capability analysis for new product ASAP Gate process.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Delta-V process control system

IP-21

Job description

Arkema Inc. in Alsip, Illinois, is seeking a Production Engineer to optimize plant operations for a batch emulsion polymerization facility.

You will serve as a technical resource for product quality, plant reliability, cost management, and HES performance, guiding daily operations and cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes OEE leadership, recipe system ownership, and active participation in scale-up activities, process improvements, and MOC/PHAs to ensure safe, efficient production and