Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

DuBois Chemicals is looking for an experienced manufacturing engineer to monitor equipment usage and identify opportunities for improvement, increasing productivity while maintaining product quality. The ideal candidate will have a natural drive to improve processes and lead dynamic projects that improve the way products are manufactured for customers around the world. The Manufacturing Engineer will work with the internal and external resources to capture/define scope, success criteria, action items, risks, timelines, etc. of multiple projects at any given time. Oversee all aspects of the project management process from concept to implementation. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors and summarizes progress of projects. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze existing systems and processes and identify value-added and non-value-added activities to solve design challenges
• Conceive, design, develop, and test innovative solutions based on analysis and organizational objectives
• Champion shop floor use of safety and quality standards
• Evaluate new and existing processes, equipment, and materials as an input for scheduling methods, performance metrics, and financial standards
• Manage and conduct employee training for productivity improvement projects.
• Defines, documents, and executes all elements of a project throughout its life cycle
• Coordinate with internal resources and third parties/vendors for successful execution of multiple projects
• Develop detailed project plans and timeline to monitor and track progress
• Drive results though others using proven management tools
• Provide activity updates to internal and external stakeholders about budget, scope adjustments, and project or task status
• Determine resources required to effectively manage projects
• Assist in task/project financial and cost tracking
• Work within the company’s CAPEX processes and develop cases for aggressive return on investment.
• Track project health and success probability through identified project milestones
• Be an influential leader.
• Identifies gaps/issues, yield loss, and process inefficiencies and builds solutions to resolve
• Consistent with our culture of continuous learning, participate in self-development activities related to your job function or functions assigned by manager.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five or more years of experience in engineering
• Understanding of environmental operation
• Proficiency with analytical tools, workflow time studies, and process balancing
• Ability to collaborate with program managers, manufacturing leads, customers, and functional leads,
• Project Management experience required
• Ability to manage & prioritize multiple projects at a time and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• High proficiency with software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and/or project management software
• Ability to make good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, technical understanding, wisdom, experience, and judgement
• Familiarity with chemical manufacturing / blending is a plus
• Ability to quickly absorb new concepts, terminology, regulations, etc.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in industrial environment, preferred in processes using piping, pumps, storage tanks.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Full-Time, Monday - Friday (Onsite)
• Start Time: 7:00 - 8:00 AM
• Benefits: Health Insurance, PTO, Holiday Pay, and 401K Match
• Salary Range: $100K - 120K

INDCORP

DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.