Production Engineer (Greenville, TX)

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:
The Production Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and support to ensure that currently defined
processes meet or exceed work cell’s target in terms of SHE, quality, productivity and cost. Lead incremental
improvements initiatives to optimize existing processes through Productivity Area Improvement Team.

We can count on you to:

• Day To Day Operations
  • Establish and maintain control of process metrics and data such as cycle time, productivity, uptime, yields, etc. to ensure existing processes are in control
  • Provide direct engineering support to production to ensure that product is running within SOP/PCD and to the desired quality standards.
  • As required for certain lines or product families utilize tools such as SPC to monitor and take action whenever an out of control condition is identified that is not rectified through SOPs or other standard work.
  • Establish and maintain control of process metrics to ensure processes are in control
  • Plays lead technical role to ensure that process safety obligations are met include maintaining of safety file, lead/participate in PHAs and MHAs, PCAT, MOCs, PSSR’s etc.
  • Participate in visible safety leadership activities.
  • Fill in as relief for Production Area Leader as needed.
  •  Provide technical support and collaborates with Quality Engineers, Process Engineers and work cell team to respond to all customer issues, quality escapes and other systemic quality issues.
  • Maintain, develop and update all control documents such as SOP’s, MSOP’s, WI’s, recipes, visual Inspection, etc.
  • Maintain and manage router effectiveness metric, BOMs, routers, scrap, yield, and other aspects of product configuration
  • Liaise with project / GEO engineers to implement new capital project in production area.
• Training
  • Coaches and supports employees in lean and six sigma principles and methodology.
  • Ensure that operators have the background knowledge in these principles in order that they can effectively engage with the Area Improvement Team.
  •  Teach workout lite process through Area Improvement Team activities.
•  Performance
  • Maintains SOP’s, BOM’s and routers to an acceptable level in order that the operation runs to plan while minimizing quality issues.
  • Ensures productivity metrics such as uptime and throughput are visible on the shop floor and deviations to standard are being actioned.
  • Ensures that router timings are correct to real running conditions in order that OTIF is maximized. Will be measured via the router effectiveness metric.
•  Improvement
  • Facilitates and leads Productivity Area Improvement Team in continuous improvement activities through the use of lean and various engagement tools (including kaizen, workout, 6S, etc.))
  • Lead execution of incremental process improvements (e.g. waste and First-time-Right) by actively engaging horizontally, vertically with all levels
  • Take corrective action to address process deviations and identify root cause to prevent recurrence
• Competencies
  • Performance and results oriented
  • Courage
  • Communication
  • Influence
  • Able to handle complex and demanding situations whilst maintaining sound decision making abilities

You can count on us for:

Growth and developmental opportunities

You will bring:

•  Bachelors of Sciences Engineering required; Chemical or Mechanical Engineering Degree preferred
• Minimum 2 - 4 years manufacturing experience preferred
•  Lead a team to accomplish significant goals and objectives
• Demonstrated problem solving ability to independently or collaboratively solve a complex problem
•  Demonstrate resiliency in completing projects with significant time and resource constraints
• Organizational Knowledge Areas
• Demonstrated understanding of technical or complex manufacturing processes
• Understanding various lean continuous improvement methodologies
• Understanding and appreciation for developing and tracking metrics / performance indicators

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $80,000 - 106,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.

• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

• Training platform for all employees

• Free language courses (24 languages available)

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.