Manufacturing Engineer

At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our people in making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries around the globe, from coatings to plastics to paper and other end-uses, we invest in employee development and offer a wide range of career opportunities, offering everyone the chance to broaden their experience and build a professionally rewarding career. The Manufacturing Engineer provides day-to-day technical support to the manufacturing operations to enable the department to meet planned objectives related to safety, environmental, quality, production and cost. Manufacturing Engineers are primarily responsible for assisting the manufacturing team in solving operational problems, participating in HAZOPs, weekend duty/trial support, and optimizing unit processes/operations.. This is a salaried exempt, day shift position. It is classified as a Safety Critical role.Key job responsibilities include:Primary responsibility is to work with Operators and other functional groups to optimize plant operations and drive continuous improvement consistent with Unit goals and Company strategyTracks performance vs target, investigates deviations and implements solutions in a timely mannerUtilize other resources to troubleshoot production issues and work toward resolution in a collaborative and effective mannerEnsures compliance with main work processes, evaluates and improves existing processes and develops new processes as necessaryCoordinates all trial activity with R&D and the operating unitWorks with outside vendors in performing hygiene audits of the TiCl4 plantOn call availability to assist operations in troubleshooting, calculating releases, etc.Offer technical assistance for QSI’s, PCP’s, and SOP’s. Edit procedures for new processes or RFC changes as neededRepresent operating unit on trial teams, reliability teams, and attend HAZOP’sProvide statistical analysis for process improvementsInvestigate reasons for downtime/failures, assists in the identification of root causes and development/implementation of technical solutionsAssist with unit SAP recipesOther duties as assignedAbout you:You should possess:A Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering required; preferably in Chemical EngineeringPossess a minimum of five (5) years of related chemical engineering experience in a manufacturing environmentKnowledge of the various unit operations including: chemical reactors, distillation, heat transfer, evaporation, drying, milling, filtration, pumping, fluid flow, material handling and support services. A background in TiCl4 and TiO2 manufacturing a plusUnderstand what Flow Diagrams and Process and Instrument Diagrams are and how they relate to process changes, upgrades and new installationsBe able to use analytical processes (appraise a situation, develop supporting plans, make decisions, generate innovative ideas, analyze and troubleshoot operational problems); Six Sigma training a plusWorking knowledge of chemical/industrial equipment function, design, and regulatory requirements and Process Safety Management and ISO systems and proceduresUnderstand test methods and pilot plant philosophyFunctionality with various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Office Suite and SAPExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of employeesOur Ashtabula, Ohio Complex, consisting of two plants just south of Lake Erie, is a state of the art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence.INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.EOE M/F/Vet/DisabledKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)