The Chemours Company

Process Engineer

The Chemours Company$85K — $134K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience in a chemical or comparable continuous-process manufacturing environment
  • Understanding of plant equipment and process systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing problems and improve processes
  • Strong communication skills with a variety of stakeholders
  • Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Responsibilities

  • Provide process engineering support for Nafion IXM manufacturing operations
  • Ensure project compliance with specifications and quality requirements
  • Initiate and review design changes for process improvements
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues in collaboration with operations and maintenance
  • Lead initiatives for process and quality improvement
  • Participate in Process Safety Management activities
  • Plan and execute manufacturing trials for new product development

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Comprehensive Benefits Packages
  • 401(k) Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
  • Company-paid Volunteer Day
Full Job Description
Chemours is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Manufacturing Technology team. This position is located at the Fayetteville Works site in Fayetteville, NC and will report directly to the Nafion™ Manufacturing Technology Manager.

This role will serve as an Assistance to Operations (ATO) Engineer within the Products Area, providing process engineering guidance and technical support to the Operations, Maintenance, and Technology teams. The engineer will support day-to-day manufacturing troubleshooting while also driving improvements in process safety, product quality, yield, uptime, reliability, cost, and overall manufacturing performance.

The Products Area converts internally produced resin into high-value films, laminates, and ion exchange membranes that support Chemours' Nafion™ IXM business.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Provide process engineering support for Nafion™ IXM manufacturing unit operations.


  • Provide Process Engineering expertise for project work to ensure compliance with specifications, engineering standards, and quality requirements.


  • Initiate and review Changes of Design to improve process safety, product quality, environmental performance, manufacturing cost, and business growth.


  • Troubleshoot manufacturing and process issues in partnership with Operations and Maintenance and provide technical guidance and training to plant personnel.


  • Lead process, product quality, yield, reliability, capacity, and cost-improvement initiatives.


  • Participate in and lead Process Safety Management activities, including criticality assessments, Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), and incident investigations.


  • Plan and execute manufacturing trials supporting new-product development, commercialization, and continuous improvement, including documentation and final technical reports.


The following is required for this role:

  • BS degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.


  • Relevant process, manufacturing, or production engineering experience in a chemical, industrial, or comparable continuous-process manufacturing environment.


  • Demonstrated understanding of typical plant equipment and process systems, including pumps, valves, piping, and general process controls.


  • Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to troubleshoot manufacturing problems and improve safety, reliability, product quality, yield, or cost.


  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with operators, maintenance personnel, engineers, and other plant stakeholders.


  • Willing and able to wear required PPE, including steel-toe footwear, hard hat, Nomex, eye protection, respirators, and other site-required protective equipment.


The following is preferred for this role:

  • Experience with web handling or converting-process optimization, including capacity, reliability, yield, or web-quality improvements.


  • Experience with film processing and handling equipment such as extrusion systems, transport rolls, clutches, winders, tension-control systems, web surface treaters, vision systems, and roll slitters.


  • Experience with polymer processing, film manufacturing, membrane manufacturing, converting, or similar production technologies.


  • Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma Green Belt experience or certification.


  • Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.


Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

Pay Range (in local currency):
$85,801.00 - $134,064.00

Chemours Level:
24

Annual Bonus Target:
6%

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

About The Chemours Company

The Chemours Company is a global leader in titanium technologies, fluoroproducts, and chemical solutions. They are focused on addressing some of the world's biggest challenges, such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation, and more efficient transportation. The company was founded in 2015 as a spin-off from DuPont and has since established itself as a leading provider of innovative solutions that help customers improve their products and processes. Chemours operates in over 40 countries and has a diverse portfolio of products that are used in a wide range of industries, including automotive, electronics, and construction.
Learn more about The Chemours Company
Size
6,400 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$219 million
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$4.9 billion
NASDAQ

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