Process Engineer

Process EngineerAs we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.Chemours is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Manufacturing Technology team. This position is located at the Fayetteville Works site in Fayetteville, NC and will report directly to the Nafion™ Manufacturing Technology Manager.This role will serve as an Assistance to Operations (ATO) Engineer within the Products Area, providing process engineering guidance and technical support to the Operations, Maintenance, and Technology teams. The engineer will support day-to-day manufacturing troubleshooting while also driving improvements in process safety, product quality, yield, uptime, reliability, cost, and overall manufacturing performance.The Products Area converts internally produced resin into high-value films, laminates, and ion exchange membranes that support Chemours' Nafion™ IXM business.The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:Provide process engineering support for Nafion™ IXM manufacturing unit operations.Provide Process Engineering expertise for project work to ensure compliance with specifications, engineering standards, and quality requirements.Initiate and review Changes of Design to improve process safety, product quality, environmental performance, manufacturing cost, and business growth.Troubleshoot manufacturing and process issues in partnership with Operations and Maintenance and provide technical guidance and training to plant personnel.Lead process, product quality, yield, reliability, capacity, and cost-improvement initiatives.Participate in and lead Process Safety Management activities, including criticality assessments, Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), and incident investigations.Plan and execute manufacturing trials supporting new-product development, commercialization, and continuous improvement, including documentation and final technical reports.The following is required for this role:BS degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.Relevant process, manufacturing, or production engineering experience in a chemical, industrial, or comparable continuous-process manufacturing environment.Demonstrated understanding of typical plant equipment and process systems, including pumps, valves, piping, and general process controls.Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to troubleshoot manufacturing problems and improve safety, reliability, product quality, yield, or cost.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with operators, maintenance personnel, engineers, and other plant stakeholders.Willing and able to wear required PPE, including steel-toe footwear, hard hat, Nomex, eye protection, respirators, and other site-required protective equipment.The following is preferred for this role:Experience with web handling or converting-process optimization, including capacity, reliability, yield, or web-quality improvements.Experience with film processing and handling equipment such as extrusion systems, transport rolls, clutches, winders, tension-control systems, web surface treaters, vision systems, and roll slitters.Experience with polymer processing, film manufacturing, membrane manufacturing, converting, or similar production technologies.Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma Green Belt experience or certification.Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.Benefits:Competitive CompensationComprehensive Benefits Packages401(k) MatchEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramTuition ReimbursementCommuter BenefitsLearning and Development OpportunitiesStrong Inclusion and Diversity InitiativesCompany-paid Volunteer DayWe're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.Chemours is an E-Verify employerCandidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodationImmigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this positionPay Range (in local currency): $85,801.00 - $134,064.00Chemours Level: 24Annual Bonus Target: 6%The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."