Process Excellence Engineer

Process Excellence Engineer

We are looking for a Process Excellence Engineer to join our Care Chemicals business unit, where you will play a key role in leading project execution across all areas of our operations. In this position, you will champion process improvement initiatives that deliver both financial and non-financial value - all while upholding the highest safety standards. Clariant offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, PTO, and opportunities for career growth within a dynamic, global organization. If you're passionate about optimizing manufacturing processes, driving operational excellence, advancing automation, and supporting innovative, sustainable solutions, we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support for the production plants - troubleshooting and resolving reoccurring process and production upsets
• Identify opportunities and lead the implementation of systems and procedures that optimize performance, leveraging tools such as MES, PI, Trendminer, and PowerBI
• Analysis of OEE/UEE data to identify reliability and capacity improvement opportunities
• Provide technical expertise in process safety, including support for PSM audits and Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs)
• Collaborate and share know-how and experience with other Clariant process areas, including Global Competence Centers as well as training operators and supervisors on existing and new processes/procedures.
• Strive to implement most up-to-date and efficient technologies, with an emphasis on automation
• Support CAPEX projects by contributing process expertise - from defining scopes and leading Management of Changes (MOCs) to supporting commissioning activities
• Identify and lead sustainability and environmental initiatives as part of project execution
• Support the successful commercialization of new products, including cost estimation, product portfolio capacity reviews, and new production introductions

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or chemical industry (chemical processing experience preferred)
• Knowledge of DCS systems (desired)
• Project management experience with knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and / or statistical analysis (desired)

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties. At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.