Job Description
Position DescriptionTitle: Manufacturing Engineer - Chemical FocusedDepartment: Maintenance and EngineeringImmediate Supervisor: Engineering ManagerStatus: Exempt SalariedLocation: On-Site Position at Blythewood, SC FacilityPosition Purpose: The Chemical Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining production processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. This role focuses heavily on process improvement, plant performance, and troubleshooting.
Principle Accountabilities
Monitor and optimize daily plant operations to maximize efficiency and outputDesign and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and workflowsTroubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actionsAnalyze process data (temperature, pressure, flow rates) to improve performanceEnsure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA)Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teamsLead or support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma)Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs)Support plant start-ups, shutdowns, and equipment commissioningConduct root cause analysis for production failures or downtimeEvaluate raw materials and product quality to maintain consistencyReviewing production metrics and KPIsAdjusting process parameters to meet targetsWorking on the plant floor with operators and techniciansInvestigating equipment or process deviationsParticipating in safety meetings and auditsOther tasks as needed
Essential Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (Master's preferred)2-4 years of relevant experience, Manufacturing environment preferred
Process optimization and control knowledgeKnowledge of industrial equipment (reactors, distillation, pumps, heat exchangers)Data analysis and problem-solvingFamiliarity with process control systems (DCS/PLC)Project management skills
Experience supporting paper, pulp, packaging, tissue, converting, or coated paper manufacturing operations.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Gastonia, NC |
| Industry | Manufacturing - Other |
| Website | http://www.intertapepolymer.com |
About Company
Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) is an acknowledged leader in the packaging industry. Leveraging its advanced manufacturing and technologies, extensive research and development capabilities and a comprehensive strategic acquisition program, the company believes it has assembled the broadest and deepest range of products in the industry.
IPG is widely recognized for its development and manufacture of specialized polyolefin, plastic and paper-based packaging products, as well as complementary packaging systems for industrial and retail use. Additionally, IPG is a woven and flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC) manufacturer. Its performance products, including tapes and cloths, are designed for demanding aerospace, automotive and industrial applications and are sold to a broad range of industry/specialty distributors, retail stores and large end-users in diverse industries.
Skills
- Chemical Engineeringunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Control Systemsunmatched
- Data Analysisunmatched
- Data Processingunmatched
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)unmatched
- Engineering Managementunmatched
- Environmental Complianceunmatched
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)unmatched
- Failure Analysisunmatched
- Heat Exchangerunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
- Maintenance Servicesunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
- Metricsunmatched
- OSHAunmatched
- Operational Strategyunmatched
- Operationsunmatched
- Performance Managementunmatched
- Process Control Engineeringunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Pumpsunmatched
- Quality Metricsunmatched
- Root Cause Analysisunmatched
- Safety Complianceunmatched
- Safety Processunmatched
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
- Standards Developmentunmatched
- Startupunmatched
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