Production Engineer

The Production Engineer will be responsible for and execute all aspects of the Ketaspire PEEK resin operations (manufacturing, process, systems, quality, accounting, etc.) for the Augusta plant. This position will be accountable (with the Production Coordinator) for establishing and implementing plans for meeting overall business unit objectives including safety, quality, cost, and production.

• Ensuring safe operations by identifying and resolving unsafe acts and conditions within the unit.
• Support running EPO’s to qualify new products and process changes.
• Resolving operational difficulties and providing technical problem solving capability to eliminate production of nonconforming materials.
• Debottlenecking production to increase run rates and achieve targeted production costs.
• Developing and implementing capital projects (as assigned) to support improvements in unit.
• Managing the rework process for non-conforming, aged (slow moving) and/or obsolete materials.
• Drafting/reviewing new unit MI’s to provide clear and concise instructions for the safe operation of the new equipment.
• Tracking and communicating key unit performance measurements including yields, costs, reliability, production and quality metrics.
• Supporting ISO, RCMS and VPP requirements in the unit and becoming certified as internal auditor.
• Working with maintenance supervisor to support elimination of reoccurring equipment problems.
• Participating in setting up workflows to facilitate production at higher rates.
• Supporting development and deployment of unit strategic vision.
• Serving as subject matter expert for training to reinforce good manufacturing practices.
• Streamlining work processes to optimize utilization of operations resources.

• Perform required safety audits per the Augusta Plant yearly audit plan.
• Attend plant-wide safety/wellness sessions.
• Review/perform required safety audits, JSA’s and What-if scenarios.
• Complete all required trainings on time.
• Participate in PSM, PHA, and PSSR field reviews, as well as Follow‑Up Incident investigations as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all plant environmental standards, ES‑01 through ES‑10.
• Know the environmental permit limits for your assigned unit (air, waste water, storm water).
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Hazardous Waste Rules (RCRA) to include storage, handling, sampling, transporting, manifesting, record keeping, and emergency response.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the facility environmental plans (SPCC, Storm Water Pollution Prevention).

• BS ME, IE, Chem E with 2-5 years manufacturing experience preferred.

• Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey.
• Join a transversal and dynamic team.
• Opportunities for growth and learning.
• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds.
• Actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate; total compensation also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co‑parenting leave, according to local regulations.
• Training platform for all employees.
• Free language courses (24 languages available).
• Free well‑being sessions (physical and psychological).