PPI (Product and Process) Chemical Engineer

PPI (Product and Process) Chemical Engineer

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Manage engineering capital investment projects related to material processing equipment.
• Improve rubber processing department by reducing scrap, increasing labor efficiency and machine reliability, and troubleshooting issues.
• Create, modify, and optimize material processing specifications and recipes in SAP and MAZDA.
• Conduct new material trials including tracking, feedback, problem solving and recommendations.
• Implement and improve production visibility and tracking through Power BI.
• Estimate and analyze production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
• Problem-solve and troubleshoot based on fundamental engineering principles. Must be available outside normal business hours up to 20% of the time to conduct trainings and on-floor trial runs.

Qualifications

• WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical/Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field

• 2+ years of experience within a manufacturing/production environment

• Hands-on production troubleshooting and operator collaboration

• Strong communication within all levels of the organization

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

• No Relocation Provided for this role.

• ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Experience with ERP System

• 2+ years of experience in process and product introduction within a manufacturing environment

• Experience in Rubber Manufacturing

• Problem-Solving Methods, such as 5Why, 8D, A3 or Fishbone

• Writing technical instructions

• Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Key facts

• Job ID: REF1638L

• Field of work

• Engineering

• Job flexibility

• Onsite

Location

Lincoln, United States

Leadership level

Leading Self

Legal Entity

ContiTech USA, Inc.

Salary classification

AG 10