Process Engineer - CB3 - NM Job Description

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking an experienced resin manufacturing process engineer to join its dynamic operations engineering team at our Mt Clemens (MI) site.
 
 Job Responsibilities:

•         Learn the operating process(es) to which assigned

•         Learn the technology of the process(es) to which assigned

•         Provide technical oversight and support of day-to-day operations

•         Assist Operations and Maintenance with troubleshooting, root cause analysis and        

           problem solving

•         Work with Operations to improve safety, quality, productivity and cycle time

•         Identify and implement solutions for manufacturing issues related to quality, safety, raw materials, new technology, improvement plans  and equipment failures

•         Assist in Operator Training

•         Follow OSHA PSM regulations (Process Technology, PHA, Management of Change, investigation, trailing, etc)

•         Maintain operational documentation and technology information for the manufacturing processes up to date

•         Lead manufacturing technology and productivity related improvements for the 

          production units

•         Develop and apply knowledge for equipment check-out, process commissioning,  

          and troubleshooting of equipment problems

•         Develop and lead trials and tests to support product development and raw material modifications

•         Develop cost and benefit analysis for capital projects as well as execute associated activities (MOC, SOP, functional description, commissioning, de-commissioning, start-up, shut down, etc.)

•         Develop or revise preventive maintenance plans for manufacturing equipment and instruments

•         Maintain IATF 16949 documentation such as PFMEA and control plans up to date

•         Assist facility as required with technical knowledge

•         Network with global peers and leverage broader organization including R&D, 

          marketing, etc…

Requirements:
 

BS degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing environmentDemonstrated ability to work and contribute in a team environmentAbility to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyExperience with unit operations, manufacturing equipment and instrumentation, piping as well as P & I diagramsEffective written and oral communicationKnowledge and use of designed experimentation and statistical data analysisBasic knowledge of chemistryExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and/or support others in a team environment

 
Experience with some or all of the following:  
 

Polymer chemistry experienceTrouble shooting and process improvementScale up, product introduction and alignmentQuality system requirements including IATF 16949Batch reactor equipment process design, commissioning and start-up of processesQuality and safety investigations and root cause failure analysisGeneral Process Control Systems for resin manufacturing processOSHA PSM requirements

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.

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