at Honeywell in Metropolis, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The future is what we make it.
When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future.
Advanced Materials is a global supplier of fluorine products, fine chemicals, additives, metals, films, and fibers for products including pharmaceuticals, refrigeration, semiconductors, and military protection. Advanced Materials is making the world safer, cleaner, and enabling the modernization of a growing middle class by enhancing our customer offerings through a differentiated portfolio of chemistries, materials, value-added solutions, and superior customer service.
Our mission is to attract, retain and develop diverse and highly motivated entrepreneurial employees striving to flawlessly deliver superior value to our customers every day.
Are you ready to make the future with us?
As the Chemical Production Engineer, you will use your knowledge of chemical process engineering fundamentals to help Honeywell Fluorine Products deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You will work under direct supervision and alongside some of the world’s most talented engineers. You will contribute to the development of Honeywell’s next generation of Fluorine products by designing, testing and/or validating products from prototype to market. You will be part of a group of highly committed professionals who provide expertise and ensure the success of engineering projects and programs.
Position Summary:
The Chemical Production Engineer at the Metropolis, IL site provides technical expertise to ensure the operation produces product that meets all quality, cost, and efficiency requirements to a 24/7 manufacturing facility. This role will identify ways to improve safety, quality, yields, and the capability of existing processes. Core challenges include leading continuous process improvement to drive Key Performance Indicators for the operation, meeting goals established by the business, providing technical guidance to the operations team, assisting with process troubleshooting, and developing corrective action plans. The Metropolis site manufactures Uranium Hexafluoride (UF6) as part of the overall nuclear fuel conversion cycle.
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS:
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
BENEFITS:
Benefits provided may differ by role and location. Learn more at benefits.honeywell.com.
· Unlimited Vacation Plan with No Preset Maximums
· Medical/Rx Health Savings Account (HSA)
· Dental/Vision
· Short/Long-Term Disability
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· 401(k) Plan
· Education Assistance
KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:
· Support operations in troubleshooting daily process issues as needed
· Perform root cause analysis and implement process changes/control plans to drive continuous improvement and to improve baseline safety, quality, production, and cost performance
· Participate in site HSE and Process Safety Management programs, including Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Incident Investigations
· Identify and monitor Key Process Indicators to sustain optimal plant operations and deliver on production, yield, and cost targets
· Work closely with other site engineers to develop and implement innovative engineering solutions to improve OEE
· Mentor and train operations staff on unit design and intended/optimal operation Have a presence on the floor with front-line workers to find solutions
· Utilize Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools to drive process improvements
· Develop capital project scopes of work and associated process packages to improve or maintain unit operations
YOU MUST HAVE:
·Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
·1+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment
WE VALUE:
·Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
·2+ years of experience in chemical industry with at least 1 year in a production or process engineering role within a PSM regulated chemical manufacturing facility.
·Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing
·Excellent computer literacy
·Experience with identifying process changes and recommendations
·Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
