Celanese

Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Process Technology

Celanese$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, R&D, or process technology roles
  • Polymer Process knowledge, particularly with high pressure autoclaves
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot process manufacturing and product quality issues
  • Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Strong understanding of product stewardship and safety practices
  • Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels
  • Demonstrated Business Acumen in technology optimizations

Responsibilities

  • Expand technical expertise in polymerization processes for manufacturing optimization
  • Lead teams to drive projects aimed at improving process safety and manufacturing efficiency
  • Engage with peers in process/product development and new product qualifications
  • Ensure Process Safety through management of change and risk assessments
  • Maintain and update process technology knowledge for Hytrel® and Vamac® production
  • Mentor Operations and Technology personnel
  • Network across product lines to share best practices and drive sustainability

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Retirement savings plans with company match
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the company
Full Job Description
Overview

The Principal Engineer (Process Technology - Elastomers) provides technical expertise and strategic leadership in support of polymerization processes for two key elastomeric product lines.  The role engages with Manufacturing Operations to determine and drive measurable improvement in process performance, including asset capacity and capability as well as end-product quality and yield. The role serves as a champion for process safety, and networks strategically with site teams and the broader technology organization to solve process problems, ideate and implement manufacturing solutions, and lead those projects and teams towards realized goals.

 

LOCATION: The role is preferentially located at Cooper River site near Charleston, SC manufacturing facility, which serves as the hub for Hytrel® polymer manufacturing, or alternatively, may be located instead at the Sabine River Vamac® manufacturing facility in Orange, TX or the Clear Lake facility in Houston, TX.  A nominal amount of travel between the two facilities (and to other manufacturing / technology sites) is to be expected (

Responsibilities
  • Expand and exercise technical expertise relative to polymerization processes (Hytrel® and Vamac®) in support of manufacturing process optimization needs
  • Lead / serve on teams to identify, prioritize, and drive projects ranging from incremental improvements to major technology changes that generate significant improvement in such areas as process safety and asset uptime, product quality and yield, and manufacturing productivity (fixed and variable cost).
  • Lead and engage with other technical peers in support of process/product development, including raw materials & new product qualifications, technology evolution and process capacity and capability growth
  • Demonstrated commitment to Stewardship, lending expertise towards Process Safety assurance across polymerization processes (i.e., Management of Change in equipment, materials, procedures and/or conditions; hazards assessment & risk mitigation; etc.)
  • Own / maintain / update the process technology specific to the end-to-end manufacture of Hytrel® and Vamac®, from raw material to base resin product.
  • Mentor and assist in Operations and Technology training
  • Network with other technical expertise across product lines / internal businesses to leverage experience and best practices, ensure process technology and PSM foundations, and drive continuous growth and sustainability for the benefit of the company.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, or related discipline
  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, R&D, or process technology roles
  • Polymer Process knowledge, especially high pressure autoclaves and/or other batch or continuous polymerization processes
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts to troubleshoot process manufacturing and product quality issues
  • Experience with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Understanding of / commitment to product stewardship and safe manufacturing practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills across multiple organizational levels
  • Demonstrated Business Acumen in evaluation and deployment of technology optimizations
  • Ability to act as both an experienced individual contributor and strong people/process team leader

About Celanese

Celanese is a global technology and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures a wide variety of products essential to everyday living.You can "Be in Your Element" at Celanese. We know it’s people who drive our innovation-focused growth strategy, and we know that the best people will thrive in a culture that both challenges and rewards performance financially and with new opportunities and innovation. Celanese is committed to research and development, will give you opportunities to work on interesting projects, and will challenge and reward your success.

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Embark on a career at Celanese where you can use your skills to make a significant impact. Our company thrives on diversity and leadership, fostering a culture where every team member is a key player in our shared mission. With Celanese, you will engage in work that pushes the boundaries of materials science to enhance global industries.

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Join a team where innovation is at the core of everything we do. At Celanese, you will collaborate with over 7,500 dedicated professionals globally, who are leaders in technology, sustainability, and market solutions. Our leadership in the industry is driven by a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that we always stay ahead of the curve.

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At Celanese, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we offer competitive benefits designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members and their families. From comprehensive health benefits to performance bonuses, our benefits package is designed to enhance your life and grow your career.

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8,529 employees
Market Cap
$11 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.9 billion
Founded
1918
5 Year Trend
+9.6%
Revenue
$5.6 billion
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