Continuous Improvement Engineer

Umicore

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in process manufacturing
  • Experience with HAZOP and process safety preferred
  • Strong background in process troubleshooting and improvement methodologies
  • Familiarity with control systems and data visualization tools

Responsibilities

  • Assist Production Manager in maintaining smooth production operations
  • Manage process and product improvement projects alongside maintenance
  • Perform first-line troubleshooting during hardware failures or process disruptions
  • Implement methodologies to manage process repairs and equipment lifecycle
  • Drive execution of projects aimed at enhancing quality and efficiency
  • Monitor performance indicators for production processes and machinery
  • Develop work instructions and analyze processes for continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment encouraging innovation and knowledge sharing
  • Commitment to creating an inclusive culture and equal opportunity
  • Support for employee development and career advancement
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
Full Job Description
What you will be doing

Assists the Production Manager and area Production supervisor in running a smooth production, with a focus on safety, process control, and process/product improvements. Manages process/product improvement projects in cooperation with maintenance department. Acts as technical liaison for alignment of processes and technology.

Equipment Availability / Reliability
  • For process out of control instances or hardware failures, performs first line troubleshooting with RCA's and FMEA's in cooperation with production staff and maintenance
  • Implements pareto methodologies to manage/schedule process repairs and life-cycle replacement of equipment
  • Collaborates with outside specialists for regular maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Project manager for capital projects involving equipment/processes in HPC/MET
  • Responsible for maintaining the control systems that synchronize operations in HPC.


Process Excellence
  • Understands the process dynamics and internal process sequences within assigned machines and processes
  • Drives execution of defined projects aimed at quality and efficiency improvements
  • Monitors and tracks performance indicators for production processes and machines
  • Plays an administrative role in data collection and visualization (graphs, trends)
  • Participates in onboarding and process tracking integration with Pi data logging project
  • Responsible for maintaining operating procedures of existing equipment/processes
  • Develops work instructions for new processes/equipment
  • Analyzes production processes for continuous improvements and proposes new ideas


Who we are looking with the following skills
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
  • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit
  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations
  • Analytical - Designs work flows and procedures.
  • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events


Education and Experience

BS Chemical Engineer or BS Mechanical Engineering prefered

Minimum 2 years experience in process manufacturing

Demonstarted experience with HAZOP and process safety preferred

Your Key Accountabilities

  • Delivers expert work in Process Engineering with high quality and timeliness, applying best practices and standards.
  • Executes process engineering and/or industrialization projects by applying knowledge and expertise. - Builds knowledge and expertise within core competence subdomain.- Owns complex tasks in process engineering, safety standards, producing accurate outputs and identifying risks or anomalies proactively.
  • Analyzes problems, recommends options, and implements improvements in methods, tools, or data flows.
  • Collaborates with adjacent teams and stakeholders, communicating insights and recommendations clearly.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally to deliver high-quality outcomes and knowledge sharing.
  • Contributes to continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.


Who we are looking for

for recruiting purposes only

What we can offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

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