Process Engineer I | Elgin, IL

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A. the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U. S. A. For more information, please visit our website at or connect with us on Linked In or Twitter Based in St. Charles, the Engineer may additionally support NAP&G mother plants in Franklin, OH, Maumee, OH, Northlake, IL and Brampton Ontario. The Process Engineer will support local production and plant managers

while reporting to the Process Engineering Manager. Engineer will identify and perform process optimization programs to significantly improve the safety, productivity, and quality of manufacturing facilities and systems.

This position plays a key role in identifying opportunities for process improvements through data collection and analysis. Fulfill job responsibilities by actively contributing to plant improvements and establishing sound working relationships with plant operations management and staff. Leverage effectiveness through use of interdepartmental resources and appropriate outside resources. Manage expense and capital projects in NAP&G with minimal supervision to design and

safely construct functional, high quality systems, with a high level of process safety, in a timely manner and within budgeted funding.

Projects are in the range of $20K to $1M. Functions/Responsibilities: Process Engineering Work on Continuous Improvement Projects as identified or needed. Areas of emphasis include: manufacturing cost reduction, capacity improvements/cycle time reductions, energy and waste reduction, and process reliability, and safety. Serve as a technical resource for the plant locations and other departments. Assist facilities with troubleshooting particular problems in the manufacturing environments. Drive process improvement on automated systems using existing and new analysis tools.

Maintain or develop equipment and instrument specifications as needed. Create and modify Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s). Create and modified Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s). Coordinate within local operations, EH&S and Corporate Engineering to improve production processes through the use of CAPEX projects, 5S, Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. Project Management Initiate Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) driven by process optimization efforts, capacity expansion or any other business requirements. Define project scope in sufficient detail to allow implementation of projects that attain all functionality requirements, are completed within budget, and meet the defined schedule.

M anage or self-perform the design, procurement, construction management and the turnover to operations of assigned projects. Identify and use good engineering practice in the execution of all projects. Proactively evaluate projects for operator safety in operation and develop initial SOPs and provide training to necessary plant personnel. Start-up, or support the start-up of new systems and direct the implementation of procedural changes. Evaluate the performance of all projects / programs implemented and report results to management.

Safety: Adhere to all plant safety rules/regulations when working in the facilities. Initiate and actively participate in process hazard analyses. Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. Minimum of 1-3 years of process engineering experience, preferably in a batch manufacturing environment. Strong computer proficiency is required. Experience with production automation controls such as HMI/PLCs preferred. Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to lead and motivate others.

Experience with 5S, Six Sigma and Lean techniques is preferred. Must have strong initiative and ability to work independently while successfully integrating daily tasks across multiple business units/levels of the organization. Project management experience preferred. Travel required up to 20%. Reporting: Reports to the Process Engineering Manager. Interfaces with Sun Chemical employees at all levels. Focused work to be towards the St. Charles Ohio region facilities. Directs and manages EPC firms, construction contractors, consultants, etc. Interfaces with suppliers and customers.

BENEFITS We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, interactionual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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