Production Engineer: Process Optimization & Safety Leader

Bakelite Synthetics; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bakelite in Wilmington, NC, is seeking a Production Engineer to optimize chemical processes, lead safety and cost improvements, and drive capital projects. You will direct the site production team to ensure safe, on-time, high-quality manufacturing.

The role requires a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, experience in process control and Six Sigma, and collaboration with maintenance and QA to sustain ISO compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in plant engineering or production duties in chemical processing or similar.
• B.S. degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Expertise with MS Office and Incuity Process Control applications.
• Customer focus and ability to adapt to internal and external needs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal direction and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma; green belt would be an advantage; SAP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production organization in a safe and compliant manner to maximize value.
• Oversee process optimization of Hexamine, Formaldehyde and Aqua ammonia processes.
• Identify and develop production personnel; act as Incident Commander in emergencies.
• Contribute to evolving the facility Operational Excellence program for continuous improvement.
• Ensure customer expectations for quality and delivery are met.
• Lead plant and process improvement projects and coordinate with Maintenance on work orders.

Skills

MS Office

Incuity

Six Sigma

Customer focus

Analytical tools

Education

B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Bakelite in Wilmington, NC, is seeking a Production Engineer to optimize chemical processes, lead safety and cost improvements, and drive capital projects. You will direct the site production team to ensure safe, on-time, high-quality manufacturing.

The role requires a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, experience in process control and Six Sigma, and collaboration with maintenance and QA to sustain ISO compliance and operational excellence.