This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Job Description:

BYK Additives & Instruments is one of the world’s leading suppliers in the field of additives and measuring instruments. Around the world, the additives of BYK ensure that coatings and plastics precisely obtain the desired properties and the correct quality.

We’re looking for a highly motivated, experienced Process Engineer to join our production team!

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit plans eligible to enroll within 30 days of hire
• Annual Merit increases, Bonuses, and 401K Discretionary company match up to 5%!
• Opportunity for advancement and training opportunities for all employees.

KEY CAPABILITIES:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure operations is conducted according to established quality, yield, and throughput goals.

Improve plant efficiency through equipment and process improvements.

• Develop and manage capital projects to improve operational efficiency, production output, quality, and safety.
• Provide training and guidance to Production personnel in the operation and safe practices of all manufacturing equipment, and BYK USA Inc.’s policies and procedures.
• Operate in accordance with OSHA and SDS standards
• Work with operators in the units (troubleshooting) to make sure products run at targeted rates
• Coordinate with customer service / scheduling on meeting customer needs while optimizing the schedule for production efficiency.
• Collect, track, and input production data.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation, processing, distribution, and retention of all necessary reports and records regarding plant operations.
• Perform the necessary transaction into the SAP system, including production documentation and assisting in inventory management.
• Assist leads with ongoing training of operators.
• Assists maintenance as needed in equipment and parts problems.
• Collaborate with R&D to ensure the efficient scale up new products.
• Establish and publish metrics to track performance such as OEE and cleanout times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Thorough understanding of plastic extrusion, including equipment, parameters, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and hold people accountable.
• Excellent planning, organization, decision making, problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Capable of working within a changing environment and prioritizing and achieving results with limited resources.
• Skilled in the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create, compose, and edit reports or presentations.
• Team player with high level of motivation and proactive work ethic.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skill among various audiences and stakeholders.
• Capable of problem solving and decision making
• Ability to balancing multiple tasks (time management and planning)

ATTITUDE:

• Willingness to accept change and a dynamic work environment
• Willingness to share information / knowledge with coworkers
• Cooperative when interfacing with coworkers
• Respectful of coworkers
• Dedication to the position’s responsibilities, department objectives and corporate goals
• Self-motivated and willingness to take the initiative in problem solving.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Engineering Degree required. (Chemical preferred, also Mechanical/Industrial)
• Five years prior experience in plastic extrusion operations.
• Computer skills (applications, ERP systems)
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• High degree of creativity and initiative
• Mature, flexible, cooperative work attitude
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records
• Manage multiple projects and programs

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

In the ALTANA Group, you will work in a unique culture of innovation where the utmost importance is attached to promoting individual ideas and abilities as well as open, trusting interaction. ALTANA AG and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.