Collaborates with Research & Development to support scale-up, pilot trials, technology transfer, and commercialization of new products and manufacturing processes.
Analyzes process performance data, operating trends, and key process indicators to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Supports startup, commissioning, validation, and performance qualification activities for new equipment, process installations, and manufacturing improvements.
Leads process troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities for process upsets, quality issues, equipment constraints, and production losses.
Participates in Process Safety Management (PSM), Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and risk mitigation activities to ensure safe operations.
Works with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to establish operating strategies and improve process consistency and equipment utilization.
Develops and maintains process engineering documentation including process flow diagrams, operating procedures, process specifications, and engineering calculations.
Provides technical support and training to manufacturing personnel regarding process operation, process monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement methodologies.
The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Required
Degree in Chemical Engineering and 8+ years of progressive experience in chemical manufacturing, process engineering, process development, production support, or related engineering functions.
Chemical manufacturing process engineering - 8+ years of expeirence
Process optimization and continuous improvement - 3+ years of expeirence
Process troubleshooting and root cause analysis - 3+ years of expeirence
Manufacturing equipment and process improvement projects - 3+ years of expeirence
Technology transfer and process scale-up support - 2+ years of expeirence
Startup, commissioning, or qualification activities - 2+ years of expeirence
Process safety and risk assessment participation - 2+ years of expeirence
Preferred
Specialty chemical, polymer, coatings, adhesives, or industrial chemical manufacturing - 2+ years of experience
Statistical analysis and process monitoring tools - 2+ years of expeirence
Process simulation software experience - 1+ years of experience
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence methodologies - 1+ years of experience
Research & Development commercialization support - 2+ years of experience
Chemical process analysis and optimization - 3+ years
Manufacturing data analysis and performance monitoring - 3+ years
Project management and cross-functional collaboration - 2+ years
Technical problem-solving and communication skills - 2+ years
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Pay range for this opportunity is $107,525.00 - $139,150.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.
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