Engineering Manager

Company: W.R. Grace & Co.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 25, 2025

Job Description:

We're hiring an Engineering Manager for our Chicago 71st site who will report directly to the Plant Manager. This position will be responsible for the plant's process engineering, maintenance and technical effectiveness. Working in a site leadership capacity, plays a critical role in leading and driving business and operational objectives to include EHS, Quality, Productivity, and Cost Effectiveness. You will oversee process engineering operational plans to ensure high-quality product production, maximize production rates, and improve yield. This position manages a team of five direct reports, including two maintenance engineers, two project/capital engineers, and one controls engineer.At our Chicago 71st Street site, we produce inorganic chemical catalysts used in petroleum refining and specialty petrochemical industries. Our products play a crucial role in removing sulfur, nitrogen, and other impurities from crude oil, helping to reduce atmospheric pollutants. Be part of a dedicated team of 100 employees committed to innovation and sustainability in the chemical industry!Responsibilities

• Oversight of process engineering operational plans to ensure high quality product is produced, to maximize production rates, and to improve production yield.
• Manages production yield, rate, & quality performance data and improves product recipes and control plans.
• Aids in the investigation of quality issues. Troubleshoots process deviations.
• Establishes and tracks site maintenance KPIs and focuses on process equipment reliability and OEE.
• Reviews operations processes and procedures, and creates opportunities for improvement in areas of productivity, cost reduction, process improvements, etc.
• Supports production operations ensuring safe, timely and efficient maintenance of all operations equipment and assets.
• Manage the engagement, performance and development of staff.
• Promotes the development of a continuous improvement culture, including Six Sigma and Lean tools.
• Partners with Corporate Process Technology team to manage new product development and production trials.
• Ensures that operating procedures and process information is developed for new product introductions.
• Support capital project teams with technical process expertise.Physical Requirements and Environment
  • Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator.Required Qualifications
    • BS degree in Engineering preferably in Chemical.
    • 10 years of operations experience in industrial manufacturing engineering roles including leadership/management experience.
    • Proven supervisor/leadership experience.
    • Previous experience in capital and budget management.Preferred Qualifications
      • Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
      • Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean.
      • Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
      • Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor staff.
      • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
      • Familiarity with process technology and maintenance management.
      • Leadership and technical expertise in chemical manufacturing.
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