Stepan

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Stepan$77K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering required.
  • Ability to solve complex problems with some guidance.
  • Experience in cost savings and product quality improvement in operations.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles and methodologies is a plus.
  • Familiarity with standards such as ISO, EH&S, and TPM.

Responsibilities

  • Apply scientific and engineering principles to enhance processes.
  • Design and implement plans to meet company objectives.
  • Observe production to identify efficiency and quality improvements.
  • Cultivate a continuous improvement environment through active project management.
  • Challenge existing procedures and norms in daily operations.
  • Perform statistical analysis to support corrective actions and projects.
  • Select and develop tools for operational improvements.
  • Collaborate in plant optimization teams to enhance cost, capacity, and safety.

Benefits

  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401K with Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Recognition Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will be a part of Stepan's Global Operational Excellence Team supporting the development and execution of continuous improvement projects across Stepan's global manufacturing facilities. The person in this role will serve as a key resource to support plant optimization efforts regarding capacity, cost, safety, quality, and environmental improvements. Expected travel throughout the US 40-60% annually.

Responsibilities:
  • Using scientific, mathematical, and engineering principles to solve problems and improve processes.
  • Designing, proposing, implementing, reviewing, and correcting plans to ensure company goals are achieved.
  • Observing production processes, conducting research, and finding ways to increase efficiency and quality.
  • Creating and maintaining an environment of continuous improvement by actively managing projects to improve overall quality.
  • Continuously challenging the status quo understood as a day-to-day activity in our operating areas.
  • Proactive problem solving based on statistical analysis of corrective actions / assigned by Manufacturing Manager, QA, EHS projects.
  • Selection and development of tools and fixtures for improvements
  • Participate on plant optimization teams to identify opportunities for improvements in cost, capacity, environmental and safety issues.
  • Help solve problems and make projects successful.


Qualifications

  • Effectively demonstrates ability to deliver on complex situations or problems with guidance and supervision.
  • Experience in working with operations to enable cost savings and product quality improvement, as well as knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, ABS, ISO, CI, 9000, TPS, 9001, DMAIC, EH&S, TPM, and other relevant tools and methodologies would be a plus


Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering required

Pay Range: $77,000 - $100,000

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401K with Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Reactions - Recognition Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


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About Stepan

Stepan Company is a global manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals used in a broad range of industries. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Northfield, Illinois. Stepan's products are used in a variety of end markets, including construction, agriculture, consumer goods, and transportation. The company operates in three segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. Stepan has manufacturing sites and research and development facilities in North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Stepan
Size
2,439 employees
Market Cap
$2.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$126.7 million
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$1.8 billion
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