What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polymer Process Engineer position at Dupont?
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Description :
The Polymer Process Engineer will be responsible for supporting the polymer module with the Poromerics operating unit. The process engineer reports to the Poromerics Technical Area Manager.
Qualifications - Skills and Experience :
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering is required.
3 years of production engineering experience is preferred.
Experience with Process Safety Management and High Hazard Processes is strongly preferred.
Previous experience with statistical process control (SPC) and analysis strongly preferred. Basic understanding of statistics required.
Previous experience with batch chemical processing preferred.
Experience participating in PHAs is desirable.
Experience with interpreting and dispositioning based on analytical results is a plus.
Previous experience with Lean Six Sigma or a certification is a plus.
Ability to prioritize and complete assigned work independently and within teams.
Excellent communication, analysis, troubleshooting and organizational skills.
Responsibilities :
Understands all applicable process technology, equipment and control technology. Works with Technical Advising, Product Quality and plant personnel to optimize operations, meet Business and plant goals. (Production, cost, quality).
Responsible for the application of Process Safety Management for the areas.
Participates in advanced troubleshooting and coaches others to learn these skills.
Implements best practices in operations to optimize operations. Ensure Standard Operating Procedures and specific Operating Discipline requirements are in place
Performs appropriate Manage Production roles as determined by Plant / Business. Example : Operate Plant, Operating Discipline, Produce to Plan / Record Production, etc.
Understands and applies skills and knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC) technology, to maximize plant asset utilization and produce low cost, quality products.
Review area performance charts on daily basis implementing improvements for OOC process situations and process shifts
Initiates changes to Plant Operating procedures to ensure they are valid and up to date. Works with Technical Advisor in this respect.
Networks with other engineers on site and within the global business to leverage knowledge on plant operations Example : Production, Improvement, etc.
As required communicate technical information and issues to plant personnel, Technology or Expertise centers.
As required participates on and leads teams.
Owns, monitors, and tracks KPIs as required.
Implement process improvements in support of reduction of variation, capacity and yield improvement
Monitor and improve raw material variability
Works with Quality Coordinator, TA and others as required to disposition non-conforming product
Conducts and participates in RCA, FMEA, etc. as required.
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