Production Engineer

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is partnering with a leading global supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations in its search for aProduction Engineer. Our Gurnee, IL,client provides chemical ingredients for hair, skin, sun care, and other cosmetic products. For immediate consideration for this direct-hire position, apply today.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures that safety related items receive the highest priority.
• Follows all Safety Procedures at all times.Makes recommendations to improve areas as appropriate.Promotes ‘Safety First’ to the production crew.
• Primary technical responsibility for day-to-day production demands.
• Establishes manufacturing standards, monitors actual plant performance, and makes proposals for improvement.
• Actively participates in cost and productivity improvement activities.
• Contributes to the training of operators, production supervisors, and others as required.
• Manages process data acquisition and distributed control systems.
• Prepares production cost estimates and production progress reports for management.
• Supports plant trials as necessary to establish optimal process parameters in terms of safety, quality, operating, efficiency, and capacity.
• Supports upgrades to the DCS / PLC systems by making simple modifications and supporting larger, more complex changes with internal and external resources.
• Assists in commissioning of new plant equipment and in troubleshooting of existing processes.
• Actively participates in and complies with the site’s Management of Change process.
• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, permits, or standards.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• A minimum of 1 – 3 years of experience in chemical manufacturing required.
• Basic knowledge on PSM (process safety management).
• Experience with batch processes, organic liquid processing (reaction and mixing) and filtration technology is desirable.
• Experience with process instrumentation, controls, and associated computers a plus.
• Experience with Alkoxylation and Esterification (core chemistries at the facility) a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

We value diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system, and applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds,

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