Process Engineer
- Full-Time
Summary
The Process Engineer is responsible for helping to drive development and growth through new product and process design, technology scaling, equipment selection, and process and product optimization in support of the company’s goals for cost, quality and delivery. This hands-on position will also deal with problems arising in the manufacturing process involving chemical reactions, processes, equipment and machinery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* This is not an inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned
- Utilize chemical engineering knowledge and experience to provide guidance to others regarding best practices in chemical manufacturing operations.
- Identification, selection, design, and qualification of new equipment, materials and processes in support of process scaling and new product introduction.
- Transfer of chemical production from R&D to the pilot plant and from the pilot plant to our contract manufacturers (CMOs).
- Provide technical leadership for CMO production line design, construction, commissioning, optimization, and problem solving.
- Proactively identify process qualify, cost and soafety improvement opportunities and execute plans for continuous improvement.
- Responsible for developing and executing maintenance plans, equipment modifications, and contractor management.
- Establish and/or improve process controls in the factory.
- Anticipate and/or address manufacturing quality excursions using formal root cause investigation methodologies.
- Author material and process specification and provide training as necessary for affected individuals.
- Support Change Management using the Quality Management System.
- Provide mentoring, project leadership and/or supervision of engineering team members.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality.
Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Professionalism - Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when requested by management to reach goals.
Initiative - Takes independent actions; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
- One (1) year of direct experience with process support for batch or continuous chemical production
- Experience engineering processes with hazardous materials
- Experience with Process Safety Management
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations; experience interpreting OSHA, EPA, IBC, and NFPA codes and regulation
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
This position has no certification, licensure or registration requirements.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or technical procedures. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job operates in a laboratory and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
Address
Pixelligent Technologies, LLC
6411 Beckley St
Baltimore, MDIndustry
Manufacturing
Posted date
How can the hiring manager reach you?
You Already Have an Account
We're sending an email you can use to verify and access your account.
If you know your password, you can go to the sign in page.