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Chemical Process Improvement Engineer/Specialist (1633)

• Title:Chemical Process Improvement Engineer/Specialist

• Group Company: Gelest Inc

• Location:Morrisville, PA

Group Company:

• Gelest Inc

Gelest Inc. is recognized world-wide as a leader and innovator in materials science and technology. Gelest manufactures and provides silane, silicone and metal-organic compounds serving advanced technology markets through a customer driven approach.

Gelest, Inc., headquartered in Morrisville, PA, USA, was founded in 1991 to serve the advanced technology applications markets and since inception, has continuously added experts in the fields of silanes, silicones, and metal-organics.

Joint developments between customers and staff have led to an increased product offering from several hundred materials to the current listing of several thousand materials.

ARE YOU READY TO WORK AT MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL?

• Do have bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry or related field?

• Do you have previous experience in chemical manufacturing?

If so, nice to meet you! Mitsubishi Chemical Gelest Division is seeking a, is seeking a Chemical Process Improvement Engineer/ Specialist to join a team committed to excellence, continuous improvement and driving sustainable business results. This position will be responsible for supporting the needs of the Production group in developing appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, troubleshooting technical problems, and leading and/or participating in Continuous Improvement projects. This position will serve as the primary technical resource on their shift and assist the shift supervisor in leading the shift. Come be a part of this dynamic team!!

Who Are We...

Mitsubishi Chemical, the 5th largest chemical company in the world, is the world leader in the manufacture and supply of acrylic monomer, serving a broad base of downstream applications ranging from architectural and automotive coatings, to acrylic sheet applications, to specialty moldings that serve a variety of industries such as electronics and health care. Mitsubishi Chemical is the only producer that owns and operates all three technical routes to acrylic monomer to accommodate C2, C3, and C4 based feedstocks. Our talented people are the energy and driving force behind a dynamic business that supplies a range of growing sectors and geographic markets in EAME, The Americas and Asia.

What You Will Do...

• Responsible for documenting current production processes, ensuring that the resulting documents are clear and complete, addressing any critical safety and quality requirements.

• Responsible for handling technical concerns escalated from personnel on the shift, including escalation to the Process Improvement Manager or others as needed

• Responsible for identifying and executing continuous improvement projects throughout the production process.

• Works closely with the Lead Operator and shift Supervisor to ensure processes are followed safely and effectively.

• Responsible for communicating project or task status and expected completion date.

• Follow direction from the Process Improvement Manager on priorities and contribute ideas from the shift for consideration.

• Prepare reports or presentations for personnel across the organization to perform training or communicate project status as needed.

• Prepare appropriate shift hand-off information to ensure that the next shift is up to date on current activities. Also prepare summaries as needed for other members of the Operations group to understand problems or test results.

• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field.

• 0-2 years of experience.

• Previous Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred.

• Ability to follow safety procedures and set an appropriate example for others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work with personnel on the assigned shift.

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Must be able to work in a production chemical processing environment, including wearing appropriate PPE (safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hat at a minimum, respirators or other gear as needed).

• Must be able to perform hands-on processing duties, including sampling of chemicals and limited lifting requirements (up to 30 pounds).

• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs as needed to obtain samples, observe processes, or perform similar tasks.

• Must be capable of working in a non-climate controlled environment.

• Job is on-site and cannot be performed remotely.

• Travel is generally not necessary but may be offered for training or other educational purposes.

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

• The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits

• Benefits begin on DAY 1!

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

EEO Statement

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.