Chemical Process Engineer II

Solstice Advanced Materials

• $84K — $105K *
Bryan, TX 77803In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
  • Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification preferred
  • Chemical manufacturing experience preferred
  • Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AI Tools
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with Management of Change (MOC) process

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day and off-hours manufacturing support
  • Understand and interpret process models and diagrams
  • Oversee production and track metrics such as OEE and MTBF
  • Assist with troubleshooting daily process issues
  • Identify and optimize process KPIs to reduce waste
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement process changes
  • Lead productivity projects to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
  • Maintain engineering documentation and participate in safety assessments
  • Work on sustainability projects to optimize energy consumption
  • Utilize Six Sigma tools for process improvements
  • Manage changes through MOC process
  • Develop or update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Educational assistance
  • Parental leave and paid time off
  • 12 paid holidays
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Chemical Process Engineer here at Solstice Advanced Materials, you will use your technical expertise to ensure the operation produces products that meet all quality, cost, and efficiency requirements to a 24/7 manufacturing facility. This role will identify ways to improve safety, quality, yields, and the capability of existing processes while also assisting in the scale up and implementation of developmental products/processes. Core challenges include leading continuous process improvement to drive Key Performance Indicators for the operation to meet goals established by the business along with providing technical guidance to the operations team and assisting with process troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide day-to-day support for manufacturing processes
  • Provide off-hours support for abnormal and non-routine operations, including unit turnarounds
  • Understand process models, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, layout, basic control schemes, and equipment specifications
  • Oversee production to ensure targets are met and track OEE and MTBF, identify/correct bad actors
  • Support operations in troubleshooting daily process issues as needed
  • Identify process KPIs and work independently or on a team to reduce process variability and waste through process unit operations optimization
  • Perform RCA and implement process changes/control plans to drive continuous improvement
  • Lead productivity projects yielding significant reductions in defects/costs and increased productivity
  • Maintain engineering documents and participate in PHAs that execute recommendations to eliminate process safety hazards
  • Work on sustainability projects that optimize energy consumption and could help in reducing expenses to operate in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
  • Utilize Six Sigma/Statistical tools to drive process improvements
  • Utilize MOC process to manage changes
  • Develop new SOPs or update existing ones as needed


Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE:
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

WE VALUE:
  • Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing preferred
  • Chemical manufacturing experience preferred
  • Excellent computer literacy (i.e. MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AI Tools, TrueView/AutoCAD View)
  • Experience with identifying process changes, developing and executing recommendations
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of org (Operator to CEO)
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience scoping projects with business level impact
  • Ability to work without guidance or supervision
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and pivot, when necessary, based on rapid decision making
  • Ability to accurately identify patterns to problem solve
  • Experience with Management of Change (MOC) process
  • Experience with Process Simulation software (ASPEN, HTRI, PIPE-FLO) for chemical process equipment design and process modeling
  • Experience with Honeywell's Experion and Uniformance

COMPENSATION

The annual base salary range for this position is $84,249K - $105,311K. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here

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