Project Design Engineer

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing expansion through process/equipment design and analysis
• Provide support in all areas of process design technology including process simulation, heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, kinetics and the design of safety relief systems for new and existing systems
• Conduct project management to execute multiple projects
• Manufacturing support and troubleshooting. Continually enhance process capability and improve product quality.
• Assess and implement new process technology, system and equipment
• Leadership of cross functional teams to resolve specific problems
• Some travel to Henry Illinois may be required

Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Five to fifteen years of experience in chemical processes. Strong fundamental knowledge in chemical engineering principals with proven problem solving abilities. Knowledge of emulsion polymerization processes is a strong plus.
• Strong fundamental knowledge in thermodynamics, mass/heat transfer, mixing and chemical reaction engineering
• Knowledge of polymerization process
• Practical process development experience and experience in design and operation of high pressure/chemical reaction engineering.
• Knowledge of polymerization process
• Practical process development experience and experience in design and operation of high pressure temperature reactor and process
• Ability to solve process problems and improve productivity
• Experience in reaction kinetics studies to define reaction rates and activation energies.
• Computer competency, demonstrate a capability in utilizing computer simulation software and developing dynamic program for process analysis.
• Self-starter with a drive and desire to managing multiple projects from start to completion with effective and competitive results.
• Proven leadership with multi functional task-oriented teams. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work with others at all levels of the organization.
• Customer focused – responsive to the internal and external customers.
• A creative thinker with a proven track record of learning from both successes and failures.
• Ability to continuously stand or walk, and to bend, squat, stoop, and climb stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally..