Process Development Engineer

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Summary

The Process Development Engineer is responsible for following standard engineering procedures in the development and implementation of process technology and projects. This team member will:

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• Handle the chemical engineering design and project engineering on development of new process technology and large and small projects.
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• Use CAD, process simulators and distributed control systems.
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• Work independently with a minimum level of supervision.
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• Understand and use aspects of other engineering disciplines in the completion of projects.
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The Process Development Engineer must be a highly motivated, ambitious individual that brings solutions and not issues. This person should be inquisitive with an investigative mindset, possess a natural intellectual curiosity and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The individual should have a demonstrated track record of success and possess a strong desire to learn and grow professionally. Must be a collaborative leader with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization using excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. Should be able to study a problem and consider the entire process in developing solution(s).

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Education and/or Experience

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• B.S. Chemical engineering is required.
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• Proven process and project design and management skills are a must.
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• Strong understanding of organic chemistry and chemical process design is required.
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• Proven track record of leading engineering projects from laboratory to pilot scale and from pilot scale to production scale .
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• Experience leading engineering projects required.
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• Strong computer literacy is required including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
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• Experience with PHAs is a positive.
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• General knowledge of ISO, cGMP, or related quality systems and OSHA PSM is .• Excellent leadership skills to work cross-functionally with direct- and influence-management reporting structures.
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• Excellent leadership skills to work cross-functionally with direct- and influence-management reporting structures.
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• withCan-do, systems-thinker with a a continuous improvement mentalitymindset.
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• Hands-on, proactive, leads by example and is self-motivated with a high degree of honesty and integrity.
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• Must have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
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• Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present oneself with tact and diplomacy to all levels of management..
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• Highly capable of working with and respecting people at all levels of the organization.
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• Adaptable and reacts positively to change.Highly effective in environments of significant market and technological change.
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• Highly analytical with critical thinking skills..
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• Excellent organizational skills with a capacity to handle both large and small projects.
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• Strong understanding of engineering economics and an entrepreneurial approach to building and maintaining project scopes and budgets.
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• Strong self-awareness with an even-keeled personality.an entrepreneurial drive to achieve results in a timely fashion.
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