Senior Process Engineer

EMD Electronics; Tamaqua (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for Specialty Gases to oversee manufacturing processes. This role involves collaborating with global teams to define and improve processes, utilizing methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma. The engineer will drive continuous improvement initiatives, analyze data for insights, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact product quality and operational efficiency while working in a dynamic environment that encourages innovation and professional growth. If you are passionate about engineering and process optimization, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in chemical engineering or process technology.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support process development from engineering feasibility to manufacturing.
• Drive operations improvement programs and implement statistical techniques.
• Identify and implement cost savings initiatives in manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Data Analytics

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DMAIC

Lean Six Sigma

SPC/SQC

FMEA

Job description

Work Location: Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Shift:
Department: EL-SG-DH Hometown
Recruiter: Laura Dockery

This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.

Location:

The Senior Process Engineer is an onsite position in Tamaqua, PA. Approximately 10% domestic and international travel is required to support business needs.

Your Role:

As a Senior Process Engineer for Specialty Gases you are the owner of our manufacturing processes assigned to you. You are responsible for defining the processes in close collaboration with Process Development and Global Engineering for manufacturing a product newly introduced into our portfolio/network. After project closure, you will become the local on-site Process Engineer owning the continuous improvement of the respective process. You will be identifying improvement ideas, developing the relevant projects and executing them in accordance with the priorities defined by Asset Management utilizing the DMAIC process, Lean & Six-Sigma methodology, data analytics and digital tools available and going through the final management of change (MOC) prior to implementing the results. You will be an essential part of the team analyzing root causes of process, safety or quality excursions as well as of new product introductions, DHR and OPHR activities. You are responsible for capturing technology and process data and history, key insights and lessons learned utilizing the available documentation systems and making the data accessible and processable for the respective data analytics tools. This role will be an essential part of the global Centers of Excellence for Continuous Improvement within the Specialty Gases Operations team which explicitly includes supporting developing and executing business critical and prioritized CI-projects at other sites globally.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support process development from initial engineering feasibility through manufacturing implementation including verification and validation activities, equipment qualification, and initial production.
2. Perform system optimization, upgrades and improvements utilizing continuous improvement and Six Sigma methodologies.
3. Regulatory and corporate standards compliance.
4. Support investigating and resolving corrective action requests.
5. Review and update process and operation documentation.
6. Assess processes, take measurements, and interpret data.
7. Identification and implementation of cost savings initiatives in manufacturing and QC processes.
8. Design, run, test and upgrade systems and processes; identifying Continuous Improvement opportunities and engineering them effectively into the product lines.
9. Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.
10. Responsible for material balancing of assigned processes to include raw material, product and waste streams.
11. Drive operations improvement programs, implement SPC/SQC and other statistical techniques to monitor and reduce variation in manufacturing processes, and develop and conduct training to support this effort.
12. Support SPC/SQC data requirements for both commercialized and pre-commercialized materials.
13. Develop databases for customized control charts that include raw material, supplier data, in process, finished goods and C of A parameters.
14. Supporting MOC (management of change) activity related to product lines.
15. Support troubleshooting efforts in the event of quality excursions; lead customer interface for quality task forces and drive closure and customer satisfaction.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 5+ years of experience and a BS in Chemical Engineering or Process Technology.
2. Strong leadership, organizational, computer, and interpersonal skills combined with good communications skills.
3. Able to work within a matrixed engineering management team environment and partner effectively with team members, project managers, and customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
2. Lean & Six Sigma Certified – Green Belt as a minimum, Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification is preferred - knowledge and applied experience with problem solving and of DFSS, DMAIC, RCCA, FMEA.
3. Background in Data Science with data analytics capability (applied experience with SPC/SQC and other statistical techniques).
4. Continuous improvement experience.
5. Combined 10+ years of experience in chemical operations and process design.
6. Experience and knowledge in the technology transfer from small to large scale.
7. Experience and knowledge in commissioning & start-up activities for projects.
8. Experience and knowledge in the technology and/or operation of systems used in the manufacture, purification, filling and storage of electronic chemicals.
9. A working comprehension and experience of semiconductor requirements for materials, packaging, products, and processes.
10. Understanding of manufacturing processes and materials of construction for Electronics Materials production.
11. American Society for Quality (ASQ) and/or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
12. ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 Internal Auditor Certification.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.