Production Engineer

We are currently seeking a Production Engineer for our manufacturing site in Borger, Texas. This person will be a member of the operations team that is responsible for safe, reliable, & cost effective operations. The engineer will work on the optimization of unit operations & small/medium projects. This position is expected to support improvements in our HSE, Quality, Production, and Cost performance. The engineer will lead efforts to improve reliability and support Operational Excellence. We count on you for: • Providing process engineering assistance to troubleshoot operational problems, minimize unit interruptions, and maximize capacity utilization. • Monitor the day-to-day performance of the unit. Develop, propose, implement and/or follow up on process and facility improvements involved in ongoing operations (variable cost, productivity, quality, HSE, reliability, maintenance...) • Coordinate the activities related to the identification, monitoring and control of key process parameters. • Interact with unit operators for troubleshooting and as needed to accomplish safe production goals • Develop ways to increase product yields, OEE and reduce variable costs while maintaining the needed Quality and HSE standards • Develop and implement Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC tools to enhance production quality reliability and On Aim Quality. • Lead the internal investigation team in front of a customer complaint - or internally detected anomaly - related to product quality and for prepare the related report • Support the preparation and successful occurrence of customer audits • Coordinate the recovery/reworking of off-spec production. • Actively participate to new product industrialization trials. • Contribute to the development of preventative maintenance plans. You can count on us for: • We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company • A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company • Opportunities for growth and learning • Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds You will bring: • BS degree in Chemical Engineering • 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing process • Experienced in polymer processing technologies is a plus. • Experience with simulation tools (ASPEN) is a plus. • Strong technical and analytical skills. • Able to work independently and effectively with both external customers and globally based internal team. • Good communication skills. • Ability to influence. • Good understanding of product quality requirements and customer's needs. You will get: • Competitive salary and benefits package • The U.S. annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: $88,480 to $110,600. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, such as skills, experience, qualifications, etc. and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives. • 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations • Training platform for all employees • Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)