Continuous Improvement Engineer

Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer

(REMOTE)

Location: US - Mapleton, IL

Job Description:

Experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer (REMOTE)

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that's committed to solving the world's toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers' ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

We are looking for an established Chemical Engineer with industrial chemical production/process engineering experience who will work as a member of a collaborative global continuous improvement team. Individual will be knowledgeable and have demonstrated expertise in the use of various Lean and Six Sigma improvement methodologies to define and quantify both incremental and step change cost savings initiatives. Individual should be capable of both leading teams and teaching others various CI methodologies. Accountable to ensure projects provide defined and measurable savings on time and budget

Essential Job Functions:

• Apply chemical engineering principles to understand operation and use lean/six sigma methodologies to identify and quantify improvement opportunities
• Work with site to implement operating discipline principles to provide consistent operations via the use of CI methodologies where appropriate.
• Provides expertise to define project feasibility and conceptual cost analysis along with input of technical risk.
• Lead technology evaluations where required and provide appropriate data for engineering and capex development.
• Teach, mentor and lead others in the appropriate use of various continuous improvement methodologies.
• Technical team representative in project meetings. Uses position to influence data driven decisions and adherence to committed cost and project timelines.
• Works with team to plan development work and can analyze data to reach conclusions for action.
• Responsible for the management of projects in his area.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors in Chemical Engineering, MS preferred.
• 5-10 years of CI experience in a manufacturing environment, required chemical plant experience.
• Good understanding of procedures and concepts within own chemical engineering production/process discipline.
• Trained in lean and/or six sigma methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas; Lean Six Sigma, Operational Discipline, OEE and Six Sigma.
• Position requires up to 50% travel (domestic and/or international)
• Ability to take on new challenges and support a culture of continuous improvements and problem solving.
• Effectiveness working as a member and leader of cross-functional work groups.
• Ability to review and prioritize work to overcome obstacles and deliver on commitments, and work in a constantly changing environment.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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