Sr. Production Engineer

Stepan Company; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Profit Sharing

PTO

STD/LTD

HSA

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

EAP

Job summary

Stepan Company seeks a Sr Production Engineer at our Elwood, IL facility to provide technical support for stable operations and continuous improvement.

This role requires strong problem solving, excellent communication, and collaboration with QA, R&D, and the pilot plant team to resolve quality issues.

You will utilize SPC/SQC data, lead troubleshooting, participate in capital projects from design to startup, and ensure safe, reliable production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in chemical industry preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Solid comprehension of chemical processes and unit operations.
• Ability to facilitate troubleshooting efforts and team meetings.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical process and equipment troubleshooting solutions.
• Support Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations.
• Use SPC/SQC data to verify control of batch and continuous processes.
• Propose Preliminary Scope Reports (PSRs) for new processes or projects.
• Participate in capital project meetings from design to startup and ensure operability of new processes.
• Monitor quality of production processes daily.
• Issue NCRs and collaborate with QA, R&D, and pilot plant for issue resolution.
• Propose, validate, communicate, and implement process changes for quality.
• Complete tasks related to PCom or EPRs for new products/processes or changes.

Skills

Chemical industry experience

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Process understanding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Stepan is looking for a Sr Production Engineer at our Elwood, IL location. The Sr Production Engineer will provide technical support to a production area to assure stable operations and provide continuous improvement.

Job Description

Stepan is looking for a Sr Production Engineer at our Elwood, IL location. The Sr Production Engineer will provide technical support to a production area to assure stable operations and provide continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate technical process and equipment troubleshooting solutions using sound analyticaltroubleshooting methods.
• Participate in and provide technical support for Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations.
• Responsible for utilizing statistical process methods to verify control of batch and continuous processes.
• Responsible for proposing Preliminary Scope Reports (PSRs) for new processes or projects and collaboratingwith appropriate individuals for input.
• Participate in capital project meetings from design to startup and assure effective operability of newprocesses.
• Key participant in Area Quality Teams.
• Responsible for monitoring quality of production processes on a daily basis.
• Responsible for issuing timely NCRs and collaborating with the likes of QA, R&D, and the pilot plant foreffective resolution of quality issues.
• Exhibit and demonstrate a zero-tolerance mindset for quality deviations.
• Responsible for utilizing SPC and SQC data as critical input to process changes for Quality.
• Responsible for proposing, validating, communicating, and implementing process changes to address qualitynon-conformances.
• Completes tasks associated with PCom or EPRs for new products/processes or changes to them.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

• 5 + years’ experience in chemical industry preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Solid comprehension of chemical processes and unit operations.
• Ability to facilitate troubleshooting efforts and team meetings.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.

Education

• Bachelor degree required - Chemical Engineering preferred

Pay Range: $86,000 - $133,000

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Stepan Company does not accept or retain unsolicited resumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 19 global manufacturing locations and over 2,400 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.