Production & Process Engineering

As a Process Engineer III you will provide technical expertise to ensure the operation produces products that meet all quality, cost, and efficiency requirements to a 24/7manufacturing facility. This role will identify ways to improve safety, quality, yields, and the capability of existing processes while also assisting in the scale up and implementation of developmental products/processes. This role will be focused on strategic projects and improvements as well as the development of Solstice’s next generation of Spectra products by designing, testing and/or validating products from prototype to market. Core challenges include leading continuous process improvement to drive Key Performance Indicators for the operation to meet goals established by the business along with providing technical guidance to the operations team and assisting with process troubleshooting.

Become a process expert to provide site support for operational issues and challenges

Provide off-hours support for abnormal and non-routine operations, including unit turnarounds

Understand process models, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, layout, basic control schemes, and equipment specifications

Oversee production to ensure targets are met and track OEE and MTBF, identify/correct bad actors

Influence others (operators, peers, management) & drive toward solutions without direct authority

Own and lead Management of Change (MOC) reviews

Contribute to the site’s PSM program development

Support operations in troubleshooting process issues

Support sustained operation of fiber, solvent recovery and utilities operations

Work closely with other site engineers to develop and implement innovative engineering solutions to improve OEE

Identify process KPIs and work independently or on a team to reduce process variability and waste through process unit operations optimization

Lead productivity projects yielding significant reductions in defects/costs and increased productivity

Work on sustainability projects that optimize energy consumption and could help in reducing expenses to operate in a 24/7 manufacturing environment

Manage monitoring, reporting and reduction of fugitive solvent emissions in accordance with site Title V agreements

Coordinate with 3rd party vendors to manage improvement opportunities for plant operations and drive opportunities to improve energy efficiency, productivity, and equipment operation/reliability.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers and serve as a subject matter expert for assigned units

Deliver sustained performance improvements on site via capital and non-capital projects and initiatives

Serve as a backup to the site’s process engineering leader

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

3+ Years of experience in process, production and/or manufacturing engineering within the chemical, petroleum and/or polymer manufacturing environments

Demonstrated ability to work independently and make technical decisions with minimal supervision

Strong background in process troubleshooting and unit operations optimization

Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing preferred

Chemical, polymer, and fiber manufacturing experience preferred

Excellent computer literacy (i.e. MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AI Tools, TrueView/AutoCAD View)

Experience scoping projects with business level impact

Experience in PSM-covered chemical processes

Ability to manage multiple priorities and pivot when necessary, based on rapid decision making

Experience with Process Simulation software (ASPEN, HTRI, PIPE-FLO) for chemical process equipment design and process modeling

S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials ( .

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15801 Woods Edge Rd, Colonial Heights, VA, 23834, US

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