Chemical Process Engineer Job at W. R. Grace & Co., South Haven, MI

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  • W. R. Grace & Co.
  • South Haven, MI

Job Description

Band Grade : 5-B  
Annual Wage Range: $80,712.80   - $110,980.10  
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

 

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

 

Chemical Process Engineer

 

The Chemical Process Engineer leverages their experience and expertise to implement and optimize manufacturing processes. They work closely with cross-functional resources from Research & Development, Analytical, Quality, Operations and Engineering to implement solutions and mentor members of the Engineering team.

 

The role ensures process operations in the production and small scale facilities can be performed in a safe, predictable and consistent manner, following all safety & environmental regulations and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

 

The Engineer is responsible for the preparation of cGMP and Process Safety Management (PSM) documentation and the completion of investigations related to manufacturing processes. They foster a positive and professional work environment fully committed to continuous improvement and lean principles. This position offers significant opportunities for technical learning as well as growth in leadership skills and competencies.

 

The Chemical Process Engineer is on-site in South Haven, MI and reports to the Senior Technical Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure a safe working environment by following safety protocols and helping improve the safety culture
  • Support daily manufacturing processes, provide engineering expertise and communicate with stakeholders (operations, maintenance, business, R&D)
  • Lead with technical expertise of equipment and processes demonstrating a clear understanding of equipment, process flow, critical process parameters and master record instructions.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and support processes and operations
  • Identify and drive improvement opportunities (ie. procedural changes, upgrades, projects, etc.)
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve more difficult equipment and operational problems
  • Support process deviations, observations, and root cause analyses, identifying appropriate & effective corrective actions. Implement corrective actions by collaborating with appropriate functional groups (e.g. Engineering, maintenance, quality, EHS)
  • Complete change management and implementation to the manufacturing processes and associated systems.
  • Respond to and implement customer requests related to the equipment and operations
  • Develop and support qualification of manufacturing processes for drug products. #Indeed #GRACE

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
  • 2+ years experience in a manufacturing or process development environment

Physical Requirements and Environment

  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
  • Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials

Preferred Qualifications

  • Batch manufacturing experience in a cGMP environment
  • Batch control, process simulation experience
  • Industrial experience as an individual contributor and in cross-functional teams, including customer facing roles

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans 
  • 401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave (salaried only)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program
  • Site specific contribution to local Wellness Center

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

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