Location: Fort Worth, TX
Company: Arkema
assistance to capital projects, Management of Change related to new product, process and raw material changes. Support technology transfer. Job Dimensions • Collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain, HSE and Operations in Development of mixing process for adhesive chemistries, testing and scale up with focus on Hardwood and IA Sealants.
• Develop, define and maintain manufacturing process masters for producing and packaging adhesives, sealants, powders, mastic, water base adhesives • Assist manufacturing plant in Start Up, Commissioning, Throughput Enhancement and Efficiency improvement. • Support efforts in reducing manufacturing quality errors - non conforming materials, rework, scrap, contamination
• Identify future mixing technologies with focus on Hardwood and IA sealants. • Create Work instructions and procedures for process improvement • Responsible for testing and validation of product, process, package, PLC and equipment changes as part of management of Change.
• Lead small to medium size projects related to manufacturing process. ACTIVITIES Work with manufacturing sites in reducing batch times, reduce quality issues and increase plant flexibility • Lead/Support product scale up and/or process technology transfer from pilot testing to commercialization • Support commissioning process • Conduct performance testing of adhesive products • Conduct Testing, Validation and qualification
for new product, process change, raw material change, as part of MOC • Develop, define, and maintain process masters for producing and packaging hot melt adhesives, powders, water base and solvent adhesives, sealants, grouts, polyesters etc.
Review and approve NPR’s • Assist project engineering with capital projects and process input – create P&ID, process masters, work instructions • Resolve NCMR and CIO’s related to product performance or manufacturing issues • Conduct DOE and statistical analysis • PLC – troubleshooting and plant support • Create QSP’s and QWI’s for process related activities. • Support development of Pilot plant capabilities for Hardwood adhesives, sealants, powders, mastic, grouts.
• Support Bostik Gate Process and lead small projects. QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Bachelors Degree – Chemical or Polymer Engineering, advanced degree a plus. • Experience: 4 – 10 yrs. Experience in Chemical/manufacturing plant processing/Process Engineering • Statistics /DOE, Adhesive Mixing Technologies, Process Development/Engineering, Problem Solving, Management of Change, Polymer/Material Chemistry knowledge, Scale Up , Project Management • Proven project management, problem solving and computer skills • Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills • Experience in supporting Capital Projects with process design and leading small cap projects.
• Ability to influence and lead without direct authority • Ability to lead and coordinate multiple concurrent complex activities CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT Review and approval of NPR’s. Process Improvement and implementation of new mixing process in manufacturing plants, Quality improvements, manufacturing support to reduce batch times and improve production flexibility, conduct constraint analysis, complete Testing, Validation and Qualification requirements, commissioning assistance to capital projects, Management of Change related to new product, process and raw material changes.
Support technology transfer. Job Dimensions • Collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain, HSE and Operations in Development of mixing process for adhesive chemistries, testing and scale up with focus on Hardwood and IA Sealants. • Develop, define and maintain manufacturing process masters for producing and packaging adhesives, sealants, powders, mastic, water base adhesives • Assist manufacturing plant in Start Up, Commissioning, Throughput Enhancement and Efficiency improvement.
• Support efforts in reducing manufacturing quality errors - non conforming materials, rework, scrap, contamination • Identify future mixing technologies with focus on Hardwood and IA sealants. • Create Work instructions and procedures for process improvement • Responsible for testing and validation of product, process, package, PLC and equipment changes as part of management of Change. • Lead small to medium size projects related to manufacturing process. ACTIVITIES Work with manufacturing sites in reducing batch times, reduce quality issues and increase plant flexibility • Lead/Support product scale up and/or process technology transfer from pilot testing to commercialization • Support commissioning process • Conduct performance testing of adhesive products • Conduct Testing, Validation and qualification for new product, process change, raw material change, as part of MOC • Develop, define, and maintain process masters for producing and packaging hot melt adhesives, powders, water base and solvent adhesives, sealants, grouts, polyesters etc.
Review and approve NPR’s • Assist project engineering with capital projects and process input – create P&ID, process masters, work instructions • Resolve NCMR and CIO’s related to product performance or manufacturing issues • Conduct DOE and statistical analysis • PLC – troubleshooting and plant support • Create QSP’s and QWI’s for process related activities.
• Support development of Pilot plant capabilities for Hardwood adhesives, sealants, powders, mastic, grouts. • Support Bostik Gate Process and lead small projects. QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Bachelors Degree – Chemical or Polymer Engineering, advanced degree a plus. • Experience: 4 – 10 yrs. Experience in Chemical/manufacturing plant processing/Process Engineering • Statistics /DOE, Adhesive Mixing Technologies, Process Development/Engineering, Problem Solving, Management of Change, Polymer/Material Chemistry knowledge, Scale Up , Project Management • Proven project management, problem solving and computer skills • Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills • Experience in supporting Capital Projects with process design and leading small cap projects.
• Ability to influence and lead without direct authority • Ability to lead and coordinate multiple concurrent complex activities Who are we? We, Bostik, create smart adhesives solutions for both industries and consumers, that are everywhere in our lives - serving a broad range of markets such as construction, packaging, high-tech, hygiene products, DIY and more all around the world.
Being part of the Arkema Group allows Bostik to benefit from unique Research & Development capabilities. Arkema’s ambition is to become a pure Specialty Materials player, with a resilient and simplified portfolio. When you join the Arkema team, you are embarking on a career where you can make an impact as we develop Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World. Every day in Bostik, we develop smart adhesives which contribute to make our world safer, more flexible, efficient and responsive to the dynamic challenges of our environment.
Want to be part of the team? Arkema was named Top Employer in 2023 by the Top Employer Institute (US, France, China and Brazil), was named World‘s Best Employers in 2022 by Forbes. We ranked 3rd on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index in 2022. We are proud of being a world leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, with annual sales of €11.5 billion and 21,100 people employed in some 55 countries. The Group allocates 2.6% of sales to R&D, with 16 R&D centers and 1,800 researchers globally.
Whether you work at Arkema, Bostik, Arr Maz, or part of the many businesses within the Group, we are One Arkema. We share a Vision and culture based on a deep commitment to our values - Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment and Inclusion. We fully understand, respect and protect the uniqueness of individuals, and provide unique opportunities for everyone equally in a diversity and inclusive culture. If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges , we encourage you to learn more about Bostik through .
Bostik Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema plies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence. Reaching far beyond your discoveries!
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