Inolex, Inc.
Senior Engineer
Inolex, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Duties/Responsibilities:
The Senior Engineer will identify, develop, and implement changes that improve site safety, process capability and production volume while maintaining or improving quality standards.
This includes but is not limited to:
Follow and support all site safety guidelines and initiatives.
Promote and nurture plant’s safety culture.
Analyze manufacturing data to identify enhancements to quality, reliability, cycle time, cost reduction, and yield.
Assist with the design, construction and start-up of new or improved production equipment.
Lead the implementation of small capital projects related to process improvement.
Partner with R&D to roll out product scale up and new product introduction in the manufacturing units.
Support manufacturing to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.
Investigate production quality issues to identify root cause and implement appropriate corrective actions.
Work closely with manufacturing to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.
Own plant P&ID’s and ensures their accuracy and timely update as changes in the field are implemented.
Participate in OSHA PSM program as it applies to job tasks to ensure compliance (MOC, PSSR, PHA, etc).
Required Skills/Abilities:
Must be well organized, detail oriented, and customer oriented (internal and external)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
Efficient time management skills
Ability to collaborate with others as well as work independently
Working knowledge of OSHA and other safety and environmental regulations
Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions
Ability to read and understand manuals and maintain proper records.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Education and Experience:
10-15 years’ experience as an engineer, preferably with experience in production/process area of specialty chemical products
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
Familiarity with large-scale batch processing including:
Esterification reactions
Neutralization
Washing
Distillation
Steam Stripping (Deodorization)
Filtration
Pastillation or flaking
Experience in Rockwell Automation or other appropriate PLC experience
Experience with continuous improvement
Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM)
Six Sigma or similar training a plus
Physical Requirements:
Located partially in an office and partially in a chemical plant, maintenance, shipping, or laboratory environment.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds; squatting and kneeling.
The Senior Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager or anyone of like status. The Senior Engineer will maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers. The Senior Engineer will be the subject matter expert for the specific equipment and processes utilized at the Charlotte, NC facility.
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The Senior Engineer will identify, develop, and implement changes that improve site safety, process capability and production volume while maintaining or improving quality standards.
This includes but is not limited to:
Follow and support all site safety guidelines and initiatives.
Promote and nurture plant’s safety culture.
Analyze manufacturing data to identify enhancements to quality, reliability, cycle time, cost reduction, and yield.
Assist with the design, construction and start-up of new or improved production equipment.
Lead the implementation of small capital projects related to process improvement.
Partner with R&D to roll out product scale up and new product introduction in the manufacturing units.
Support manufacturing to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.
Investigate production quality issues to identify root cause and implement appropriate corrective actions.
Work closely with manufacturing to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.
Own plant P&ID’s and ensures their accuracy and timely update as changes in the field are implemented.
Participate in OSHA PSM program as it applies to job tasks to ensure compliance (MOC, PSSR, PHA, etc).
Required Skills/Abilities:
Must be well organized, detail oriented, and customer oriented (internal and external)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
Efficient time management skills
Ability to collaborate with others as well as work independently
Working knowledge of OSHA and other safety and environmental regulations
Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions
Ability to read and understand manuals and maintain proper records.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Education and Experience:
10-15 years’ experience as an engineer, preferably with experience in production/process area of specialty chemical products
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
Familiarity with large-scale batch processing including:
Esterification reactions
Neutralization
Washing
Distillation
Steam Stripping (Deodorization)
Filtration
Pastillation or flaking
Experience in Rockwell Automation or other appropriate PLC experience
Experience with continuous improvement
Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM)
Six Sigma or similar training a plus
Physical Requirements:
Located partially in an office and partially in a chemical plant, maintenance, shipping, or laboratory environment.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds; squatting and kneeling.
The Senior Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager or anyone of like status. The Senior Engineer will maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers. The Senior Engineer will be the subject matter expert for the specific equipment and processes utilized at the Charlotte, NC facility.
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