Mining Engineer Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

*This is a temporary role*

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives-helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide

What You'll Do

As a Process Engineer, you will drive process improvements and operations efficiency throughout the manufacturing process in the Electronics Department. You will be responsible for working with site leaders to identify and implement continuous improvement in all areas of the site operations. Other duties include:

• Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety

• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE performance standards, objectives and regulations

• Increase site productivity, partnering with site management team, by implementing standard work, line balancing, and removing bottlenecks. 

• Establish baseline, develop measures/targets, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

• Align with the Business Excellence, identify and implement framework and strategy to reduce waste and improve quality, directly impacting the site costs.

• Use technical know-how for making time studies, material/man/information flows, layouts, etc. for identifying improvements.

• Lead and/or implement these   improvements ensuring controls in place for sustaining results. 

• Employ hands-on approach to data collection, analysis, recommendations of opportunities, and implementation. 

• Gather and analyze manufacturing information to provide reliable data to implement solutions to drive and align business results.

• Introduce innovative ideas and technologies and be a change agent to effectively implement and sustain.

• Ensure and/or support compliance with applicable Company HSE Performance Standards, as well as applicable acts and regulations

What We're Looking For:

• BS Degree or higher in Mechanical, Industrial, Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical or Robotics Engineering required.

• 3+ years of experience from manufacturing operations

• Computer literacy in MS Windows. Experience with SAP and Minitab, plus.

• Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience helpful

• Ability to independently identify process problems/opportunities, identifies root cause, and implements solutions.

• Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with a variety of groups such as the maintenance team and outside contractors

• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives

• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer:

•  This temporary process engineer position will be eligible for our base medical benefits package

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People - Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.*