Job Description

The Production/Manufacturing Engineer develops and optimizes continuous production and manufacturing processes to achieve the output, quality, and cost goals of the organization. The Engineer will troubleshoot process issues, collect data and apply scientific standards and statistical methods to analyze, document, and diagram production processes. This position will test and monitor equipment, update current system processes, and conduct risk assessments.

Collaborates with key site and corporate personnel to value and prioritize identified opportunities and outline execution strategies accordingly.Gathers and analyzes key performance data on process, product, and equipment to identify strategic improvements that create value.Supports value creation efforts by analyzing manufacturing process performance and developing key metrics to promote process improvement in safety, environmental, production, quality, value, and yield performance. Provides production/manufacturing engineering oversight for the entire manufacturing process, from raw materials to final product.Effectively works with Operations, Quality and Reliability to improve quality, increase production/yield, and eliminate waste and lead or participate on teams in the execution of improvement projects to accomplish these goals.Assists with daily plant optimization of production and efficiencies through monitoring and analysis of operating parameters, troubleshooting plant problems, and identifying energy-saving opportunities.Maintains key performance indicators and models to assess and optimize process unit health. Assists with compliance activities such as Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analyses and the required documentation of Process Safety Information (PSI).Supports the automation and programming team with control narrative modifications.Creates, updates, and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes.Other duties as assigned. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high places, airborne particles, chemicals, and temperature ranges.

Hard SkillsMOC (change of management) trackingProcess flow understandingField troubleshootingScientific standards and statistical methods applicationAutomation and programming supportSOP creation and maintenanceSoft SkillsOrganizational skillsIndependent work capabilityProactive suggestion makingJob Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Environment

99% Automated Equipment. Very dusty plant as what they make is a dust reducing agent for a granulized product.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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