Production Engineer

Dow Chemical is looking for a Production Engineer to join our South Charleston (Institute), WV production plant. This position is due to expanded business needs and the incumbent will support growth projects and day to day production issues. Will lead ideation of improvement projects. The chosen candidate will join a collaborative work environment where teamwork, cooperation and positive communication drive the success of the group.

Position Overview:

The Production Engineering role acts as a technical resource for Operations personnel, applying technical skills within Manage Production, to optimize plant operations, resolves plant problems and enables safe and efficient production of low cost, quality products. This role is to provide a technical resource to assist work teams on daily operations and process performance so as to run a low cost, on specification, reliable, optimized operation, thereby maximizing value to the business in a safe environmentally friendly manner.

Core Responsibilities:

• Promotes the development of a Highly Reliable Organization Understands all applicable process technology, equipment and control technology.
• Works with Technical Advising and plant personnel to optimize operations to meet Business and plant goals. (Environmental, Health & Safety, Production, cost, quality, energy, reliability).
• Participates when required in advanced trouble shooting and coaches others to learn these skills. Ensures findings are documented in Plant Operating Discipline for future usage.
• Provide leadership and direction in the day to day decision making for the operating area of responsibility.
• As required participates on and leads teams in his/her area of accountability.
• Networks with other engineers on site and within the business to leverage knowledge on plant operations (ex.Maximize Production, Improvement, Site Optimization, etc.)
• Ensures Operating Discipline / Operating Discipline Management System requirements are met and include appropriate MET (Most Effective Technology).
• Coaches employees on effective implementation and utilization of MET.
• Ensures MET is understood and utilized.
• Implements best practices in order to optimize operations.
• Understands and applies skills and knowledge in statistical Technology Implementation for Competitive Advantage (TICA) Process Control (SPC) technology to projects.
• Provides Six Sigma Methodology and technical support to projects.
• Works with Plant Process Control Coordination Role to ensure process control is optimized in the facility.
• Supports plant roles in procedure usage, creation, reviews, updates and approvals when assigned.
• As required communicate technical information and issues to plant personnel, Technology or Expertise centers.
• Performs the Manage Production role

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Chemical Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing setting
• A solid working understanding of SAP
• Process Automation experience
• Six Sigma Certifications or training
• Experience with Logistics

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines the power of science and technology to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company is driving innovations that extract value from material, polymer, chemical and biological science to help address many of the world’s most challenging problems, such as the need for fresh food, safer and more sustainable transportation, clean water, energy efficiency, more durable infrastructure, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow’s integrated, market-driven portfolio delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in 175 countries and in high-growth sectors such as packaging, infrastructure, transportation, consumer care, electronics, and agriculture. In 2016, Dow had annual sales of $48 billion and employed approximately 56,000 people worldwide. The Company’s more than 7,000 product families are manufactured at 189 sites in 34 countries across the globe. References to “Dow” or the “Company” mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at http://www.dow.com/en-us/contact-us, you may call us at 1+800-523-3945 and select Option 1, or send a facsimile request to 1+989-636-3674.

Dow Offers:

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
• An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance while sharing success across the company
• Employee stock ownership – and the commitment to long-term success that it brings
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
• The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others
• Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer