What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer, Asset Technology - Winchester, KY position at dsm-firmenich?
Senior Engineer, Asset Technology
Winchester, KY (on-site)
The Senior Engineer, Asset Technology will develop, design, demonstrate, and install downstream improvement projects for the production of nutritional products. Provide engineering and technical leadership while working closely with other functions (Improve Plant and Large Capital Project teams) in order to achieve project objectives.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Key Responsibilities
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.
Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.
About Dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.www.dsm-firmenich.com.
Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.
Winchester, KY (on-site)
The Senior Engineer, Asset Technology will develop, design, demonstrate, and install downstream improvement projects for the production of nutritional products. Provide engineering and technical leadership while working closely with other functions (Improve Plant and Large Capital Project teams) in order to achieve project objectives.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify process improvements and/or new technologies and lead the engineering design, installation, commissioning, and testing at pilot scale. Work with Improve Plant (IP) team to evaluate existing processes and develop innovative ways for improvement.
- Process design, basic and detail engineering including process simulations, design calculations, process optimization, sizing and selecting of equipment.
- Lead technology transfer of new and existing processes to Manufacturing or third-party sites.
- Collaborate with IP and Operations team to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement solutions to improve yield, quality, and throughput.
- Develop project plans, estimate project installation costs and operating cost impacts, schedule project milestones and resources. Communicate and document deviations and changes in scope.
- Effective communication across all levels of the organization, but primarily within operations groups.
- Travel domestically and internationally for manufacturing or quality support, technical consultation, and training. At times, travel can be extensive, or be on assignment for an extended duration.
- A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
- A place to grow and develop.
- A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet.
- The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation.
- The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or related engineering field.
- ~8 years of relevant industry experience.
- Proficiency of process modelling and statistics software is preferred.
- Prior Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred; otherwise, certification must be obtained upon employment through dsm-firmenich’s Lean Six Sigma training program.
- Familiar with drying and separations equipment such as fluidized bed dryers, spray dryers, centrifugal separators, filtrations, homogenizers, and evaporators.
- Wide-ranging experience with continuous improvement platforms such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Advanced Analytics is preferred.
- Project Management experience preferred.
- Previous experience in a GMP biotech/pharmaceutical/food environment preferred.
- Familiar with use of API/ASME/NFPA engineering standards.
- ~25% travel (mostly domestic)
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.
Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.
About Dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.www.dsm-firmenich.com.
Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.
