Production Engineer

Job Family Group:

Engineering

Overview

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious.**Genuine.** These qualities best describe employees who work for Ingevity. We believe it takes extraordinary people to create extraordinary results.

At Ingevity, we harness the bold spirit, innate curiosity and remarkable ingenuity of our people to develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads last longer, and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Already a leader in markets in which we compete, we leverage our deep technical expertise and knowledge of our customers' industries to turn complex challenges into powerful possibilities and value-added solutions. We prize creativity and imagination and we're always looking for a better, smarter way of doing things.

We know it takes the right people with the right attitude to achieve the improbable. People who understand that there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. People with the ability to solve and the commitment to stay the course. People who work together to create meaningful impact and exponential results, for our customers and the world around us. Our people are our most valued asset, and the foundation of our success. Interested? We thought you might be, and we're so glad!

The Production Engineer will provide day-to-day technical and engineering support to the operating areas; assists in planning, design, and installation of equipment and processes in the operating areas.

How you will impact Ingevity:

• Provide technical and engineering support for day-to-day processing and process improvements.
• Assist with troubleshooting production problems related to equipment, processes, quality, and systems.
• Works closely with operators; provides guidance and develops their knowledge.
• Assist with development and design of equipment and processes to support customer needs, safety/environmental compliance, and efficient manufacturing.
• Make recommendations for process improvements and capital expenditures in support of the area's productivity, safety, environmental, maintenance, quality, and cost reduction objectives.
• Assists with the development of and facilitates training for operations group in implementation of operating procedures, safety/environmental protocol, and new/revised processes and equipment.
• Research and develop new and improved manufacturing processes and equipment in support of the facilities productivity improvement strategies.
• Attend plant reviews, sales, and operations meetings as needed and make presentations.
• Participates as requested on plant committees in support of safety, environmental, organizational, quality, and manufacturing objectives.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering required. Chemical Engineering degree preferred.
• 2+ years' production and/or process/project related experience preferred.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills, problem solving/troubleshooting skills, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and our customers' organizations.
• Understanding of safety and environmental regulations.
• 0-10% travel required.
• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
• This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. The successful candidate must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.