Process Engineer at FLEXSYS

Description

Flexsys is a chemical manufacturing company with operations in the US, Europe, Latin America and Asia. It produces tire additives that enhance the strength and durability of tires for leading manufactures around the world.  We are a global supplier of rubber chemicals and solutions including insoluble sulfur, anti-degradants, and stabilizers. The company’s singular focus is on delivering better solutions for manufacturers of tires and other rubber products that enhance product performance, optimize production efficiency, and ensure supply chain success. As the largest manufacturer of tire-industry additives in the world, and a newly independent entity, Flexsys brings a track record of innovation, quality, specialized expertise, a highly collaborative approach, and a commitment to growth – working together with our customers as a valuable partner, helping to meet their critical objectives. 

Flexsys has an immediate opening for a Process Engineer at its Sauget, IL location. This position is responsible for day-to-day process engineering support. The Process Engineer will not have direct supervisory responsibility but will assist with this function when needed. This position reports to the Department Area Manager. The position will be based in Sauget, IL, USA (part of Greater St. Louis area). The St Louis metropolitan area provides a diverse range of cultural and outdoor activities, three professional sports teams, excellent hospitals and universities, and low cost of living.  The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $125,000.  

Position Responsibilities: 

· Provide support to manufacturing sites to resolve production and/or quality problems. 

· Provide support to manufacturing sites to implement corporate manufacturing, reliability, and process safety initiatives. 

· Lead process optimization and plant testing initiatives to increase capacity, improve product quality, reduce operating costs, or improve operating reliability. 

· Transfer technology for new products or processes from Research and Development to the manufacturing sites. 

· Develop process engineering portion of project scopes for work packages and function as a Process Licensor for capital projects.  Deliverables to include PFD’s, HMB’s, PID’s, equipment data sheets, operating descriptions, and functional descriptions.  As Process Licensor, provide input to discipline engineering, help ensure integrated design, and provide construction monitoring and startup support. 

Requirements

· Minimum of B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering  

· 2-3 years relevant work experience in manufacturing support, process improvement; engineering design or related work.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  

· Demonstrated strong commitment to personal and process safety. 

· Chemical manufacturing experience.

· Demonstrated plant improvement and troubleshooting skills.  

· Demonstrated high initiative and ability to be self-managed.

· Demonstrated strong project leadership skills.

· Ability to adapt to different cultural environments.