Process Engineer(145782)

Apply process engineering knowledge and skills to support the synthesis of starting materials, pharmaceutical intermediates, and final bulk products in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner. Specifically, the process engineer is responsible for demonstrating process understanding, monitoring, and managing process performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide process engineering support for established processes. Analyze data and initiate continuous improvement.
• Support minor process scale-ups or process modifications.
• Manage ESHS, quality, cycle time, and equipment availability requirements.
• Work closely with customers and project teams.
• Working knowledge of core process engineering disciplines such as mixing, material science, heat transfer, mass transfer, filtration, and drying.
• Identify projects to streamline and remove bottlenecks to increase productivity.
• Provide recommendations regarding near-term capital planning to support equipment reliability.
• Serve as process engineer supporting a project responsible (PR) to implement improvements as identified above.
• Stay current on regulations, engineering standards, policies and procedures, and good engineering practice.
• Support continuous improvement of business processes within the engineering functions.
• Perform minor modifications and technical review of production policies and procedures.

Quality:

• Adherence to all written instructions.
• Timely reporting of all deviations to supervision.
• Training on each activity is completed and current, and that each employee understands their assigned duties.
• Strict documentation practices are followed to ensure that all steps of the operations are appropriately documented.
• Ensure to maintain the work area in a state of cleanliness and sanitation through good housekeeping practices.
• Ensure the security and safety of the product through the reporting of any potential risk to supervision immediately.
• Ensure the safety of the personnel and product by wearing proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) according to the operation being executed.
• Each individual should report any action that they believe could impact the SISPQ of any product immediately to supervision.
• A senior plant engineer could be assigned as lead of root cause investigator for equipment-related quality events.
• Senior Plant Engineer would be expected to participate and/or lead Quality Risk Assessments for equipment.

Environmental, Safety, Health & Security (ESHS):

• Adhere to ESHS programs, rules, & procedures.
• Assume personal accountability for individual behaviors related to ESHS activities.
• Have the appropriate knowledge and tools prior to performing a task.
• Complete all required ESHS training and remain current with applicable learning plans at all times.
• Report all injuries to Employee Health Services or Security and supervision within the same shift of the incident occurring.
• Inform direct supervision of any ESHS hazards or concerns in the workplace.
• Provide feedback and coaching to coworkers on both safe and unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• Actively participate in the ESHS management system as directed by supervision.
• Initiate and lead projects based on inherently safer design concepts.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and participate or lead Equipment Hazard Analysis (EHA).

Requirements:

• Associates Degree in science or engineering discipline, completion of some science or engineering coursework, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Any chemical or pharmaceutical engineering manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Skills in successfully overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Possess practical skills to solve process engineering issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical problem-solving ability.
• Ability to influence groups without having supervisory responsibility.
• Strong computer skills in a variety of software packages.
• Ability to apply fundamental engineering and business principles.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Company: Evonik Corporation

This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative, and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.