Process Engineer I

General Purpose:

The Process Engineer will have direct input into the manufacturing process. The person selected will take key responsibility for a range of process flow activities to ensure the manufacturing plants achieve optimum production output, sustain quality requirements, as well as regulatory compliance. In addition, the incumbent will play a key role alongside other engineering staff, maintenance, operations, and chemical operators to ensure proper design, procurement & construction processes are followed, and capital projects are put in place to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities that are requirements in order to perform the job:

• Carry out process improvement/optimization work including planning and supervising in production trials and determining areas requiring process improvements and coordinating efforts to attain such
• Coordinate the evaluation of new and current materials to consistently maintain and improve product quality and performance.
• Provide support to operations and R & D in evaluation of new process equipment providing technical backup and knowledge to improve quality of existing products and/or product development
• Trouble-shoot chemical and process related operating problems
• Review process control and SOP’s
• As business needs dictate, will work with other engineering staff and outside contractors to implement projects
• Will monitor project progress to ensure contractors are qualified and receive sufficient communication to ensure a “Safety First” culture and successful startup
• Assist with development of short and long term capital plans
• Attend professional and technical functions
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping and instrument drawings (P&ID’s)
• Use computer modeling and simulations to design and evaluate process and operating systems
• Upholds safety, health, environmental procedures, communicates directly and supports the EHS department to ensure OSHA and EPA compliance at all times
• Assist Process Manager with corrective and preventative actions
• Assist Process Manager with internal and external audits

Supportive Functions:

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of supportive functions based on business needs:

• Interacts with Engineering, Maintenance, Technical, Purchasing, Quality, Safety, Accounting, Human Resources, contractors and others

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Technical Expertise
• Planning and Organization
• Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• Innovation
• Critical Information Seeking
• Results Oriented
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Decision-Making
• Ability to communicate with peers and management clearly and effectively

Education/Experience Guidelines:

• Entry Level: 0 – 2 years’ experience preferred
• BS Degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• Computer skills are a must with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, VISIO, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills and experience applying technology through teamwork
• Experience working in a union environment preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:

Sumitomo Bakelite North America Holding Inc., and all its affiliate companies, is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, height, weight, familial status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.