W. R. Grace

Production Engineer

W. R. Grace$83K — $114K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Chemical Engineering
  • 3+ years of engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing plant
  • Prior experience as a Production or Process Engineer
  • Experience in a PSM facility (preferred)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)
  • Training in Basic Process Control Systems (e.g., Delta V, preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Maintain understanding of process capability and capacity
  • Report production metrics and downtime root causes
  • Identify and define requirements for process improvement projects
  • Ensure compliance with process best practices and standards
  • Develop process control support to minimize variations
  • Provide statistical data analysis for Process Control and RCAs
  • Conduct Management of Change and participate in PSSR
  • Engage in incident investigations and Process Hazard analysis
  • Prepare technical Daily Operating Instructions for Operations
  • Lead by conducting daily outdoor assessments in production units

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program
Full Job Description
Annual Wage Range: $83,134.40 - $114,309.80
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Job Description

Grace is seeking a Production Engineer to join our Production team.

This role reports to the Production Engineer Leader located at the Pasadena Catalyst Plant. The schedule is 9/80's, every other Friday off. Production reps will be on a rotating weekly on call list.

Accountable for Quality and Productivity in the Catalyst manufacturing units. The Production Engineer is a leader and process expert for their units. They are vital in maintaining a safe workspace and complying with environmental regulations. They are the first ones to troubleshoot any production issues or upset.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains over-all understanding of process capability & capacity
  • Reports Production metrics in meetings and on dashboards, with detailed downtime root causes, this includes monthly closing and forecasting.
  • Identifies and defines requirements for process improvement / productivity projects
  • Ensures usage of process related best practices, standards, and Critical to Quality (CTQ) plans.
  • Develops process control support to ensure process/quality variations are minimized.
  • Provides statistical data analysis for Process Control and RCAs
  • Conduct Management of Change (MOCs) and participates in PSSRs
  • Participate in OIR/incident investigations and Process Hazard analysis.
  • Prepares technical Daily Operating Instructions/work instructions for Operations
  • Leadership in the field by walking outdoors in units daily.


Required Qualifications

  • BS degree in Chemical Engineering
  • Previous experience as a Production or Process Engineer
  • 3+ years engineering experience with a chemical manufacturing plant


To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a PSM facility
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Any Basic Process Control System Training (Delta V)


Physical Requirements and Environment
  • Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
  • Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
  • Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator


Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program
  • U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

About W. R. Grace

W. R. Grace is a global specialty chemical company that produces and sells catalysts and silica-based materials. The company operates in two segments: Grace Catalysts Technologies and Grace Materials Technologies. Grace Catalysts Technologies provides catalysts and related products and technologies used in refining, petrochemical and other chemical manufacturing applications. Grace Materials Technologies provides specialty materials, including silica-based and silica-alumina-based materials, used in coatings, consumer, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.
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