Production Process Engineer
Wilmington, NC, US, 28401
Job Description
Stepan is seeking a Production Process Engineer to join our Manufacturing team in Wilmington, NC. In this role, you will report to the Engineering Manager. The Production Engineer will follow all work instructions, equipment operating procedures, quality standards, and safety rules/guidelines while participating in a collaborative, team environment to achieve company goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and improve performance of Production Processes related to the Production Unit.
- Identify production related issues and generate appropriate continuous improvements. Collect, interpret, analyze, and correlate data for troubleshooting with productivity issues, quality issues, equipment issues, etc. Define and implement the necessary improvements based on findings.
- Conduct an Investigation (Customer Complaints, Off-Spec Production, Equipment Failures, Production Process Upsets, etc.)
- Manage Process Improvement Projects & Generate Corrective Actions.
- Correlate Final Product Quality to Production Processing Data.
- Help teach/train Plant Operators, and help further develop or create Training Plans for these Positions.
- Track Production Yields, Perform Mass Balances, Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Statistical Quality Control (SQC) tools.
Qualifications
- 1+ Years Manufacturing Experience in a Production or Engineering Role
- 1+ Years Experience of root cause problem solving a plus
- 1+ Years Experience with MOC/CAPA process a plus
- 1+ Years Project Management Experience coordinating between various departments/stakeholders
- Ability to conduct Investigations (Customer Complaints, Off-spec, Equipment Failures, Process Upsets, etc.)
- Ability to be taught and quickly learn common Unit Operations used in Chemical Manufacturing Industry
Education
- Bachelors in Chemical Engineering or similar field
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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 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 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.
Nearest Major Market: Wilmington