Job Information
Actalent Process Engineer in Chaska, Minnesota
Description:
As a Senior Process Engineer, you would be at the forefront of implementing and maintaining key processes through the entire Compounding and Filling operation that enhance the capacity and capability to support business growth. In partnership with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, R&D, and Business Development the successful candidate would ensure that we have the right systems and processes to manufacture the best quality products as efficiently as possible. This role will also be integral in exploring new technologies to advance our capability for future growth.
The Senior Process Engineer with Apex International is a chemical engineering professional with experience in a manufacturing environment and preferability in a consumer packaged goods environment (food, beverages, makeup, and/or household products)
The Senior Process Engineer will be focused on testing and evaluating processes and procedures to locate inefficiencies, make recommendations, and implement improvements to quality, productivity, safety, and cost. The main objective of this role is to create maximum product yield while working collaboratively with our production and corporate teams.
Key Job Accountabilities
• Identify, evaluate, develop, specify, justify, install, and start up process improvements to increase production yield, improve operating reliability, reduce manufacturing costs, reduce energy usage, conserve raw materials, improve product yields, and improve product quality.
• Conducting research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing.
• Support capacity and capability advancements to enable new product development and successful commercialization.
• Put forward, lead, and direct cost improvement initiatives to meet business objectives to include, but not limited to, quality, efficiency, and cost-focused projects.
• Participate in any opportunity to enhance safety, upgrade environmental safeguards, and provide for the overall optimization of process operation.
• Assist in the development of safety procedures for individuals working with hazardous chemicals.
• Provide ongoing engineering assistance to operations, including troubleshooting of process operating problems, conducting special tests, developing reports, providing technical assistance as required and reporting of production status.
• Represent and/or assist production and engineering in matters of evaluation, selection and coordination, and control of vendors supplying necessary operating services, consulting services, materials, equipment, and other operation needs.
• Conduct process scope development for capital projects (justifications, conceptual design, etc.) Review proposed capital work for technical feasibility, operability, and project management as needed.
• Manage cross-functional process capability projects with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and R&D to improve existing performance and to support new product development.
• Work collaboratively with members from cross-functional team to make operational and process advancements utilizing continuous improvement techniques and practices.
• Participate in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
Skills:
lean manufacturing, lean six sigma, mechanical aptitude, Continuous improvement, Manufacturing process, industrial equipment, industrial engineering, packaging, 5s, kaizen, chemical engineering
Top Skills Details:
lean manufacturing,lean six sigma,mechanical aptitude,Continuous improvement,Manufacturing process,industrial equipment,industrial engineering
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
-3-7 years of previous experience in a process engineering or similar role is critical for this position, preferably within a consumer-packaged goods (or related) industry is given the highest priority
-An Engineering degree is preferred but not required.
-Proven track record of independently managing projects from conception to completion.
-Proven ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with a multicultural and diverse
team and influence other departments and higher management.
-Advanced computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
-Process certifications, such as a Six Sigma belt is preferred but not required.
-Project management certification through the Project Management Institute, American Society for the Advancement of Project Management, or other project certification is preferred but not required.
-Advanced presentation and influential skills, proven ability to speak and present to all
members of an organization, including both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.