Senior Process Engineer: Chemical Manufacturing Optimizer

ergonrefining; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergon Inc. (via Resinall Corp.) seeks a Senior Process Engineer for our Hattiesburg, MS site. The role focuses on improving overall manufacturing efficiency by applying lab data, SPC/SQC results, and historical information to drive process improvements.

The engineer will partner with Manufacturing to eliminate process issues, enhance quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives, reporting to the Process Technical Services Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conducting process hazard analysis.
• Conduct Process Overview Training.
• Review SPC and SQC data to recommend process changes.
• Work to improve formulas, streamline production, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor throughput and kettle utilization efficiency.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimize unit operations with respect to safety, quality, environment and economics.
• Determine most effective arrangement of unit operations and equipment.
• Initiate changes in manufacturing processes and formulas.
• Troubleshoot problems with production batches.
• Coordinate re-occurring meetings with Area Supervisors to focus on continuous improvement and areas of concern.
• Develop plans for recycling RMV, off specification, and rework material into production batches.
• Study and document batch times and recommend improvements.
• Be available during off-hours for technical assistance.
• Recommend process equipment changes and evaluate potential equipment modifications.
• Design equipment and develop processes for manufacturing.
• Provide cost estimates and justification for process improvement projects. Manage the installation and start-up for these projects.
• Serve as a coordinator to bring people together skilled in engineering, product chemistry, maintenance, and manufacturing to effectively solve issues that interfere with productivity and to find new work methods to improve productivity.
• Assist with updating Manufacturing Procedures.
• Apply principles of chemical engineering to solve safety and environmental concerns.
• Taking an active role in the Management of Change Process (MOC).
• Manage co-op program for process engineering, including direct supervision of co-op's.

Job description

Ergon Inc. (via Resinall Corp.) seeks a Senior Process Engineer for our Hattiesburg, MS site. The role focuses on improving overall manufacturing efficiency by applying lab data, SPC/SQC results, and historical information to drive process improvements.

The engineer will partner with Manufacturing to eliminate process issues, enhance quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives, reporting to the Process Technical Services Manager.