Manufacturing Technology Engineer

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The Digital Inks Business, within Electronics and Industrial division, currently has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Technology Engineer at the Fort Madison, IA Plant.  The Fort Madison site primarily manufactures pigmented and dye-based inks for the Home & Office, Commercial, and Textile markets within the digital printing market space.

The Manufacturing Technology Engineer will provide day-to-day technical expertise for many of the unit operations at the site, take ownership of process problems, identify, and implement process improvements, and lead teams and/or projects for longer-term growth and improvements.  An integral part the MT Engineer role will be in supporting the site’s PSM program by leading a PSM Technology element. 

Responsibilities:

• Identify and lead improvement projects to increase process capacity and reliability, improve product quality, increase yields, and reduce manufacturing costs
• Assist Operations and Maintenance with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem solving
• Provide technical expertise for the chemical processes at the site
• Respond to process issues and drive solutions to minimize impact to manufacturing.
• Lead PSM Technology Element(s) and assist with other elements as needed
• Lead implementation of new processes and/or capital projects for the site
• Provide basic data for capital projects and provide resourcing support (e.g. development, commissioning, start-up, training)
• Develop, and ensure adherence to, standard operating procedures, best practices, and safety protocols
• Accountable for complying with all EH&S regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Leadership and participation in all safety related programs and an active champion in driving excellence in the site’s safety performance
• Provide off shift support for continuous operations

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in a process (chemical or other) oriented environment
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience

Additional desired qualifications:

• Experience using data to drive improvements in OEE, capacity release, cycle time, productivity, material efficiencies, cost, and quality
• Knowledge or background using SPC tools, TrakSYS, or similar tools to drive improvements in the process
• Understanding of process control systems including batching and PLC systems
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge and RCFA to diagnose, troubleshoot, solve, or assist others to solve equipment and/or process issues
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of key PSM Technology elements such as Process Hazards Analysis, Process Safety Information, Management of Change-Technology, PSSR

Demonstrated abilities:

• Application of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements
• Data driven decision making; root cause failure analysis
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Self-initiative, a motivated self-starter than can work independently
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and a high volume workload with shifting and competing responsibilities
• Demonstrated strong project management skills
• Demonstrated strong teamwork and networking skills

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