Continuous Improvement Engineer

Overview

Continuous Improvement Engineer core is a global materials and technology group focused on reducing harmful vehicle emissions, giving new life to used metals, and powering the cars of the future. We aim to be a world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling, offering materials and solutions essential to everyday life.

About Umicore and about Electro-Optic Materials:
Umicore is a world leader in material solutions for the space, optics and electronics sectors, enabling cutting-edge technologies. We provide secure supply and recycling technologies to give materials a new life. We seek new ways to do things, discover new solutions, and develop processes, and this role contributes to that effort.

Assists the Production Manager and area Production Supervisor in running a smooth production with a focus on safety, process control, and process/product improvements. Manages process/product improvement projects in cooperation with the maintenance department. Acts as technical liaison for alignment of processes and technology.

• Drives execution of defined projects aimed at process safety improvements
• Partners with production manager and EHS Dept. to plan, prepare documentation, and execute yearly process risk assessments on process installations
• Drives completion of action items defined in PRA and PSM program
• Works with site quality and EHS on timely completion of 8D and MOC action items
• Ensures that the quality requirements for ISO 9001/14001 (and other management systems) are understood and implemented
• Ensures a safe and healthy work environment by following all safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Assists in quality and environmental audits as needed

• For process out of control instances or hardware failures, performs first-line troubleshooting with RCA’s and FMEA’s in cooperation with production staff and maintenance
• Assists maintenance in identifying preventive maintenance
• Develops sustainable critical spare parts inventory
• Implements Pareto methodologies to manage/schedule process repairs and life-cycle replacement of equipment
• Collaborates with outside specialists for regular maintenance and troubleshooting
• Project manager for capital projects involving equipment/processes in HPC/MET
• Responsible for maintaining the control systems that synchronize operations in HPC
• Works with maintenance to make needed changes or repairs to control systems and keeps user manuals updated

• Understands the process dynamics and internal process sequences within assigned machines and processes
• Drives execution of defined projects aimed at quality and efficiency improvements
• Monitors and tracks performance indicators for production processes and machines
• Plays an administrative role in data collection and visualization (graphs, trends)
• Participates in onboarding and process tracking integration with Pi data logging project
• Responsible for maintaining operating procedures of existing equipment/processes
• Develops work instructions for new processes/equipment
• Analyzes production processes for continuous improvements and proposes new ideas

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations
• Analytical - Designs work flows and procedures
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

BS Chemical Engineer or BS Mechanical Engineering preferred

Minimum 2 years of experience in process manufacturing

Demonstrated experience with HAZOP and process safety preferred

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. We strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We are committed to an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of diverse backgrounds.

As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. Imagine what you could do.

Umicore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
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