Sr. Process Engineer
Huntsman

McIntosh, Alabama

Posted in Science and Research


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Job Description:

Huntsman Advance Materials division is seeking a group leader for the materials and engineering group. This position will support its research and development activities on a regional and global basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving technical efforts and developments in line with business strategy. The ideal candidate should be very familiar with engineering and manufacturing processes associated with the various polymer chemistries used aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a Sr. Process Engineer supporting the ADMAT Division located in McIntosh, Alabama. This position will report to the Technical Manager.

As the Sr. Process Engineer, you will:

  • Provide technical support to production units and site utilities:
  • Track OEE and recommend / lead RCAs to eliminate major and repeat causes of efficiency loss, scrap, and downtime.
  • Introduce new products to production lines: Work with other departments and workgroups as needed to safely transition new products into production on schedule. This includes developing a scope of work, initiating MOCs / PHAs/PSSRs, preparing / revising costing estimates, reviews of environmental / regulatory requirements, development of SOPs and batch sheets, training of operations personnel, scheduling and coverage of plant introduction trials, and communication of trial results and recommendations with other work groups.
  • Propose and implement projects to optimize unit operations and improve safety while following MOC guidelines.
  • Gather and report environmental / regulatory data as needed for reporting.
  • Be the technical owner of major site utilities: Thermal oxidizer and refrigeration units.
  • Assist with the transition of automation engineering initiatives and projects into production and maintenance programs and procedures (SIS, alarm management, flex-batch).
  • Provide technical support to Project Engineering group in the development of project scopes and equipment / instrument sizing and specification.
  • Participate in site-wide improvement initiatives by performing engineering studies and providing technical and project support as needed.
  • Backup Production Engineers on a temporary basis as special needs arise.
  • Lead, participate in, and assign incident investigations as needed.
  • Participate in revalidation PHAs as a technical process resource as needed.
  • Develop performance of direct reports (process and automation engineers) by setting meaningful and measurable PDP goals and objectives that are aligned with site and business goals. Also, provide feedback and developmental opportunities for direct reports to reach their full potential.
  • Develop strategies to strive for the highest standards of customer service and drive continuous improvement in the reliability and capability of processes and products.
  • Leadership Qualities (ability to take ownership and take decisive action within a team mindset).
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills (can take data, input that is not well organized and organize it in a way that makes analysis possible. Proactively solve problems).
  • Project Experience (demonstrated ability to go from theoretical idea to implementation in the field and prove operation. Demonstrated generation of ideas).
  • Business minded.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills (communication, relatable, builds strong network across resource groups).
  • Practical application of Process Safety, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
  • Previous plant supervisory experience is preferred.
  • Experience with OEE, continuous improvement and Lean tools.
  • Requires a high level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs.
  • Use of SAP, LIMS, Pi, and other math/engineering programs as needed.
  • Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience is preferred.
  • Displays initiative, is an agent of change, and self-motivated to exceed expectations.
  • Must demonstrate effective, logical, independent, and superior engineering analysis and reasoning capabilities.
  • Presentation skills, both oral and written including communications to personnel at all levels of the Huntsman Corporation and third parties.
  • Requires solid leadership skills and the ability to manage both vertically and horizontally.
  • Strong communication skills to interface with all levels of the organization - shop floor through management.

Skills and experiences required:

Education required:
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Preferred skills and experiences:

  • 3 years minimum, preferable in process and production engineering
  • chemical manufacturing

Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service - and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

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