Job Description:

Work Location: Orrville, Ohio

Reports to: Operations Manager

At Axalta, the strength of our company lies in our people, and our legacy is built on more than 145 years in the coatings industry. With over 12,000 employees globally and $4.5B annual revenue, singular focus on providing brilliant coatings sets us apart. Axalta Coating Systems is the only leading global coatings company dedicated solely to the development, manufacture and sale of liquid and powder coatings. We serve customers in the automotive, transportation, general industrial and architectural and decorative sectors. Our innovative products and services include paint, color matching tools, application technologies and customer training and business management systems.

JOB SUMMARY

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join our team in our Orrville, Ohio facility outside the Akron/Cleveland area. He or She shall have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to develop and maintain working relationships with key Stakeholders, and the capacity to handle and prioritize multiple complex tasks.  Under the guidance of a senior site professional, the successful candidate will lead maintenance & engineering activities, drive process improvement activities and support continuous improvement/Lean Six Sigma initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Develops, manages, and leads changes to optimize production and processes and improve site’s safety, quality, and environmental performance.Collaborate with production, maintenance, and EHSS resources for the development of minor to small capital project scopes and corresponding safety reviews, positively impacting safety, capacity, and productivity.Manage the full capital project life cycle for assigned scopes, including equipment and installation requirements, budgets, procurement activities, construction management, and commissioning.Support daily maintenance activities, including tracking work orders and preventative maintenance plans, coordinating third-party contractors, and procurement of spare parts and supplies.Supports Process Safety Management and Health, Environmental and Safety initiatives. Participates in safety training, incident investigations, pre-startup safety reviews, and process hazard analyses to support continuous improvement efforts. Provides process and technical expertise.Writes reports and other communications, including operating instructions, new product introductions, and process improvements. Provides technical training/communication for manufacturing of new product start-ups, product chemistry, process changes and problem resolution to plant personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university1-3 years of manufacturing plant experienceSound project management skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skillsExperience working with Microsoft Office

CONSIDERED A PLUS

Good mechanical aptitudeMaster’s Degree in Chemical EngineeringExperience in a chemical manufacturing plantKnowledge of paint & coatings chemistry &/or experience as an Engineering Co-opExperience using SAP/S4, PI and/or DeltaV softwareExperience with statistical software/applications for data analysis

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

 

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.