Process Engineer

at  Hydrite

WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter.
We are family driven.
We are financially strong.
And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel required.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cost saving improvements such as waste reduction, cycle-time reduction, lower cost raw material qualification, scale-up, and shelf life improvements.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement process related cycle time improvements such as batch process time reduction, continuous process throughput increase, pre/post-batch cleanout time reduction, and quality improvement intended to accomplish capacity generation.
• Investigate, evaluate and implement site energy reduction and/or sustainability improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with Operations and Central Engineering to accomplish team based goals and objectives.
• Works with other team members to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support as necessary within process improvement and central engineering teams.
• Participates in new business assessment and implementation as needed in support of
• Technology group. This includes investigation of methods, equipment and processes required to manufacture new products as well as feasibility, costs, capital needs and initial pricing.
• Support internal and external process engineering related inquiries including customer visits as needed (requiring infrequent travel).
• Provide concise, accurate, and timely information as requested or as required. At a minimum, provide written status reports on assignments on a monthly basis.
• Provide guidance and support to Process Improvement Engineering co-ops and interns.
• Support improvements by participating in PHA/MOC process and providing written direction, training and support.
• Coordinate contractors and their activities as needed.
• Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.