Production Engineer

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Overview:

Support site manufacturing operations by providing process and quality troubleshooting, leading process optimization projects, improving reliability, coordinating new production introductions, and implementing improvement ideas and small projects to achieve site objectives in the most safe, economical and efficient manner.  Also, assist the site in meeting its regulatory requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review, monitor, develop, modify and maintain manufacturing processes and their control systems to maximize contribution to profitability.  Utilize lean manufacturing tools where appropriate.  Design data collection plans, lead plant trials, analyze data, and implement improvements.  Lead or participate in teams in support of optimizing plant processes for quality, cost, reliability, and productivity.

• Monitor and help establish the performance standards for the manufacturing process and the systems which control them.  Maintain process databases and provide timely and routine feedback to those responsible for the performance.

• Troubleshoot system and process problems in collaboration with others to ensure that all aspects of the manufacturing process, process control system and equipment operation are managed effectively.  This may also include management of small capital projects to support asset effectiveness and production needs.

• Support plant operations by participating in off-hours call rotation.  Support existing automation systems (hardware and software) by: process and automation changes required by operations; when scheduled, provide 24 hr. on-call technical support for troubleshooting process and control system problems, recommend and implement control system hardware and software upgrades as necessary.

• Provide support to the site to ensure all ISO, and other regulatory, external and internal, requirements are met.  This includes, but is not limited to: coordinating and leading PHAs, managing/supporting the EtQ reporting tools, investigating incidents, driving/coordinating closure of action items.

• Support and adhere to the principles of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care® by protecting the environment, health, safety and security of our employees, contractors, carriers, distributors, visitors, customers and neighbors.  Be knowledgeable of and follow all Environmental, Health and Safety practices including but not limited to: manage waste movements according to satellite and/or 90-day accumulation requirements, inspect air contaminant sources and institute corrective action for out-of-spec conditions, prevent releases into the sewer and/or stormwater systems by following BMPs (best management practices), activate Sun emergency response procedures in case of spills or other emergencies.  Comply with the requirements of the ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System.

• Represent manufacturing, coordinating new product introductions, process optimization projects, and process and product changes using a cross-functional team approach that ensures all aspects of the product and process changes have been addressed.  Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding new process technologies.

Required Education and Experience:

Education:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Working knowledge of chemical processes both batch and continuous operations required.
• Familiar with typical chemical plant equipment, instrumentation and automation systems
• Familiar with typical chemical plant safety programs including Management of Change
• Functional computer skills required: standard desktop applications, field instrument and VFD programming
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• 3-5 years technical experience in the Chemical industry required
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Must be able to work independently, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and serving as a member or or interfacing with multi-disciplinary teams.

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

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