Covestro Deutschland AG

Production Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
  • 2+ years of relevant experience preferred
  • Broad knowledge of rotating and static equipment
  • Strong organizational and process management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage resources effectively
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety practices

Responsibilities

  • Manage working instructions and day-to-day problem solving for production issues
  • Identify and coordinate maintenance needs and equipment preparation
  • Plan and control raw materials, supplies, and services
  • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards
  • Administer unit Management of Change (MoC) program
  • Develop, review, and ensure training plans for technicians are executed
  • Coordinate unit projects and process optimization studies

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and cross-functional teamwork
  • Possibility for career advancement in a dynamic environment
  • Commitment to a safe work atmosphere
  • Support for professional development and certification requirements
  • Engagement in environmentally responsible practices
Full Job Description
The role of Production Engineer has accountability for the safe and reliable daily operation in the PMPO production units located at the South Charleston site. Major Responsibilities • Manage working instructions for the hourly technicians and day-to-day problem solving of production issues • Identify and prioritize maintenance needs into the unit and coordinate preparation of equipment with these maintenance activities including developing tiered work plans for line and equipment opening jobs • Plan, coordinate, and control raw materials, supplies and services • Ensure safety concept of the unit is maintained/improved • Administer unit MoC program • Accountable for development and annual review of Unit Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), training plans, and certification and re-certification materials for assigned unit and ensure 100% attendance for all mandatory training. • Establish training plans and deliver unit specific training for unit technicians as needed • Comply with plant procedures, Safety and Environmental requirements, operability, quality (OEE), rates and production schedule • Report and investigate incidents within the unit • Coordinate unit projects and process optimization studies as directed by unit Process Engineers and other technical staff • Manage waste (hazardous and nonhazardous) as required by operating/company procedures or site practices • Accountable for unit performance goals, expense budget spending, inventory management, and compliance with the labor agreement • Participate in continuous improvement programs and cross-functional teams. What You Offer Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related degree Preferred Qualifications • At least 2 years of related experience • Broad knowledge of rotating and static equipment through experience, expert training and self-study Knowledge & Skills: • High level of organizational and process management skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to apply rigorous logic • Strong understanding of unit operation principles. • Ability to advise and influence business units' technical and compliance decisions • Ability to manage resources to meet the business goals of the unit i.e. overtime, operating supplies, Maintenance priorities, OEE, etc. • Ability to deliver unit specific training and train others at entry level • Ability to motivate, lead and discipline employees and resolve conflicts within area of responsibility • Demonstrated ability to trouble shoot processes, develop solutions for defined problems, and handles complex problems independently • Demonstrated commitment to promoting a safe work environment • Capability of passing position certification requirements • Ability to share weekend, holiday, and back shift on-call coverage #LI-AD1 YOUR APPLICATION Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!

About Covestro Deutschland AG

Covestro is a German company that produces high-performance polymers and plastics. The company was spun off from Bayer in 2015 and is now a separate publicly traded entity. Covestro's products are used in a wide range of industries, including automotive, construction, and electronics. The company has operations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas and employs over 16,000 people.
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16,800 employees
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Founded
2015

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