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Manufacturing/ Plant Engineer in Houston
Energy Jobline ZR, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Manufacturing/Plant Engineer Position
Ingenia Polymers is a world‑class, fast‑growing, global company looking for people that have the passion to lead, the desire to grow, and the ability to create and deliver solutions for our customers. We offer an environment that is innovative, diverse, intellectually stimulating, and unique.
We are searching for an exceptional professional, detailed oriented with strong analytical and interpersonal skills to perform the role of Control and Process Engineer at our Houston, Texas U.S. manufacturing facility.
Job Objective The role of the Manufacturing/Plant Engineer is to evaluate processes and to configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process. The main focus is maintaining reliable and safe manufacturing systems and managing capital equipment projects using internal and external resources. Previous automation experience is required. This is a permanent placement at our Houston/La Porte, Texas manufacturing facility. Candidates must be able to work in Canada or the United States and be willing to relocate to Houston, Texas.
Key Responsibilities Safety and Environmental
Understand the importance of safety in manufacturing. Safety always comes first.
Understand the importance of minimizing environmental impacts in the processing and manufacturing of plastic. Always strive to minimize wastes and spills when designing equipment.
Process Design
Facilitate all aspects of process engineering for new and existing products from feasibility testing to process automation.
Develop tasks for process, establish methods of production & process directives, resolve problems/bottlenecks. Provide data analysis and generate required compliance documentation.
Discover, investigate, and integrate new technologies in the processing area.
Perform process engineering calculations – material and energy balances, strength of material, etc.
Implement statistical tools for process control & design DOE (Design of Experiments).
Prepare Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), etc.
Optimize production rate, quality, and safety by eliminating bottlenecks in the grinding and extrusion process.
Evaluate efficiency, capacity, and safety of extrusion and size‑reduction equipment to identify limitations and bottlenecks.
Reduce reliance on operator skill and experience.
Review processing performance with plant management daily and make recommendations to production department.
The successful candidate will be a skilled, energetic, and devoted engineer with automation experience, involved in day‑to‑day manufacturing. They will be a key member of the facility management team reporting to the Operations Manager, providing support and direction of manufacturing process and equipment decisions.
Job Qualifications
Mechanical or Chemical Engineer with automation background is required.
Strong background in equipment troubleshooting, process optimization, and production controls such as SPC and DCS.
Strong mechanical aptitude and high interest in working in a manufacturing environment.
Willingness to get involved in the production operation at all levels.
Ability to work in a multitasking, multi‑role, fast‑paced environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including VBA and macros, AutoCAD, PLC controls and programming software; SolidWorks experience an asset.
Strong customer/vendor interaction and interpersonal skills.
Willing to occasionally work outside normal business hours to troubleshoot problems and facilitate projects.
Experience in plastics manufacturing, especially extrusion, equipment design, process development, and polymer science.
The company offers a competitive comprehensive salary and benefit program including medical, dental, vision, life, long‑term insurance, and 401(k).
To learn more about our company please visit our website: www.ingeniapolymers.com
If you are seeking a career in a challenging environment with opportunities for career advancement please apply now.
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants being considered will be contacted for an interview. Please do not make telephone inquiries.
TEMP AGENCIES: WE DO NOT WISH TO RECEIVE UNSOLICITED CANDIDATES FROM TEMP/STAFFING AGENCIES. WE WILL BE FILLING THESE POSITIONS THROUGH OUR OWN INTERNAL PROCESS.
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We are searching for an exceptional professional, detailed oriented with strong analytical and interpersonal skills to perform the role of Control and Process Engineer at our Houston, Texas U.S. manufacturing facility.
Job Objective The role of the Manufacturing/Plant Engineer is to evaluate processes and to configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process. The main focus is maintaining reliable and safe manufacturing systems and managing capital equipment projects using internal and external resources. Previous automation experience is required. This is a permanent placement at our Houston/La Porte, Texas manufacturing facility. Candidates must be able to work in Canada or the United States and be willing to relocate to Houston, Texas.
Key Responsibilities Safety and Environmental
Understand the importance of safety in manufacturing. Safety always comes first.
Understand the importance of minimizing environmental impacts in the processing and manufacturing of plastic. Always strive to minimize wastes and spills when designing equipment.
Process Design
Facilitate all aspects of process engineering for new and existing products from feasibility testing to process automation.
Develop tasks for process, establish methods of production & process directives, resolve problems/bottlenecks. Provide data analysis and generate required compliance documentation.
Discover, investigate, and integrate new technologies in the processing area.
Perform process engineering calculations – material and energy balances, strength of material, etc.
Implement statistical tools for process control & design DOE (Design of Experiments).
Prepare Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), etc.
Optimize production rate, quality, and safety by eliminating bottlenecks in the grinding and extrusion process.
Evaluate efficiency, capacity, and safety of extrusion and size‑reduction equipment to identify limitations and bottlenecks.
Reduce reliance on operator skill and experience.
Review processing performance with plant management daily and make recommendations to production department.
The successful candidate will be a skilled, energetic, and devoted engineer with automation experience, involved in day‑to‑day manufacturing. They will be a key member of the facility management team reporting to the Operations Manager, providing support and direction of manufacturing process and equipment decisions.
Job Qualifications
Mechanical or Chemical Engineer with automation background is required.
Strong background in equipment troubleshooting, process optimization, and production controls such as SPC and DCS.
Strong mechanical aptitude and high interest in working in a manufacturing environment.
Willingness to get involved in the production operation at all levels.
Ability to work in a multitasking, multi‑role, fast‑paced environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including VBA and macros, AutoCAD, PLC controls and programming software; SolidWorks experience an asset.
Strong customer/vendor interaction and interpersonal skills.
Willing to occasionally work outside normal business hours to troubleshoot problems and facilitate projects.
Experience in plastics manufacturing, especially extrusion, equipment design, process development, and polymer science.
The company offers a competitive comprehensive salary and benefit program including medical, dental, vision, life, long‑term insurance, and 401(k).
To learn more about our company please visit our website: www.ingeniapolymers.com
If you are seeking a career in a challenging environment with opportunities for career advancement please apply now.
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants being considered will be contacted for an interview. Please do not make telephone inquiries.
TEMP AGENCIES: WE DO NOT WISH TO RECEIVE UNSOLICITED CANDIDATES FROM TEMP/STAFFING AGENCIES. WE WILL BE FILLING THESE POSITIONS THROUGH OUR OWN INTERNAL PROCESS.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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