Encapsys Adv Process Improvement Prof, Encapsys

POSITIONTITLE

IronwoodPlant-ProcessDevelopment Engineer, Encapsys

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Process Engineer is accountable forthe scaleup of new chemical encapsulation products, validation of new equipment and processes, acts as a technical resource for theplant,and lead/support continuous improvement.The position reports directly to the Corporate Commercialization Manager and will work closely with plant leadership, engineering, and plant operators. A successful candidate will need to be able to work in a flexible, often shifting environment and coordinate cross functionally with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, EH&S, and Business Unit leaders to deliver expected results.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate cross functional team to develop and execute plans to successfully move growth products from the lab bench to a manufacturing location while meeting all internal and external requirements.

• Design new process transformation steps to expand Encapsys product offerings

• Characterize critical relationships between process parameters and product performance

• Support generation of IP through product design or processing innovation.

• Responsible for the design, commissioning, validation, and start-up of products/processes for assigned business units

• Collaborate with Business Unit and R&D resources to understand customer needs, translate these to successful formulations and develop repeatable manufacturing conditions

• Participateinthe designof production equipment, designreviews,and development of programming controls.

• Participate in investigations, document root cause, and implement sustainable corrective actions to resolve equipment, processing, or product quality issues.

• Develop detailed understanding of process equipment, chemistry, andproficiencyin all quality data systems.

• Drive continuous improvement and manage change management systems for assigned business units.

• Coach less experienced engineers and associates, as well as provide technical training to others.

• Conduct risk assessments of equipment and processes.

• Collaborate with Quality Team to ensure compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.

• Support Encapsys Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by contributing to team efforts that strive to guarantee quality, minimize cost, meet delivery promises,maintainprocesses, and work safely.

Responsible Care

• Be aware of the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care Management System (RC-14001) and follow plant procedures to ensure compliancewithrequirements.

• UnderstandRC-14001Significant Aspects of your job and help ensure controls are in place to reduce oreliminatenegative impacts.

• Minimize waste, preventpollution,and conserve energy while performing job tasks.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of the environmental, health, safety, security and Responsible Care performance and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• BS inChemicalEngineering related field with 3+ years of experience

• Experience working in chemical industry or working directly with chemicals

• Ability to define problems,facilitateteams,determineroot causes, develop preventative actions, and implement effective long-term solutions for complex problems.

• Experiencevalidatingequipment and new products.

• Basic understanding of ERP, Qualitymanagement,and Process control systems.

• Familiarity with process safety management design and implementation.

• Ability to occasionally push, pull and carry up to fifty (50) pounds.

• Ability to wear a respirator as required by activity or chemical safety data sheets.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Experience in product development/process engineering

• Prior experience working with ISO9001, Hazardous Chemicals, Process Safety Management (PSM) or RMP, Responsible Care, ISO14001 or SOCMA registered facility.

• Knowledge of process control systems and cost / benefits analysis

• Ability to apply scientific principles to design complex processes and solve manufacturing problems.

• Detailed understanding of chemistry, liquid chemistry, polymer chemistry, chemical kinetics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transfer as they relate to chemical processing systems.

• Experience in a cGMP environment.

• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills.

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

• Ability to apply engineering concepts to solve performance problems.

• Ability to take initiative, prioritizeobjectivesfrom multiple projects, and adhere to scheduled timelines whilemaintainingflexibility.

• Capable of working in a flexible, often shifting environment andmanagingmultiple priorities.

• Strong work ethic, self-directed,and able to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Must be able toidentifyissues and communicate with all levels of the organization to get them resolved as well as customers,vendors,and contractors.

• Assess and make recommendations for improvements in areas of safety, cost, and performance.