Continuous Improvement Process Engineer

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion.

Responsibilities

Location: Mylar Specialty Films, 3600 Discovery Drive, Chester, VA 23836

This is an onsite, in-person position.

Typical schedule: Monday - Friday, daytime hours

Occasionally this position may be required to work on a pre-planned evening, or other time outside of normal working hours.

Primary Function:

Accountable for understanding the manufacturing process, identifying improvement opportunities, and leading cross functional programs to maximize production output, material conversion efficiency, cost reduction, and product quality.

Will participate in various daily meetings, with various tasks to perform throughout the day.

Must have strong time-management skills, able to prioritize a variety of tasks to complete them within a timely manner.

The Continuous Improvement Process Engineer will work in a team with Process Engineers, Area Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and a variety of technicians.

Educational Attainment:

Required: Bachelor / Bachelor of Science degree

Engineering degree is preferred

Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills Needed/Required:

Required: 3 - 5 years’ of similar experience in a manufacturing / production environment

Chemical manufacturing experience is preferred

Experience leading FMEA / RCFA processes

Demonstrated project management capability and results delivery

Working knowledge of ISO and GMP procedures and practices

Power BI background is highly preferred

Accountabilities:

Operations

Lead programs and make data-based decisions to deliver or exceed required site Production Rates, First Pass Efficiency, and Raw Material Efficiency performance.

Using lean manufacturing and other approaches to collect and analyze data to identify the opportunity areas with the greatest business impact. Prioritize and execute programs to deliver maximum short-term and long-term financial payback.

Ensure site Quality performance meets or exceeds Business Plan on internal rejects and external complaints leading to enhanced customer satisfaction.

Sponsor and lead safety, quality, production, and efficiency programs to elevate business results applying critical thinking skills, attention to detail, team engagement, operational excellence, problem solving, and troubleshooting processes.

Analyzes data trends and exercises sound judgement based on the data to ensure maximum improvement delivery

Use techniques (eg. RCFA / FMEA) to lead troubleshooting efforts, reduce waste, and debottleneck processes.

Provide backup support as needed to manufacturing teams and peers.

Other duties as assigned.

SHE – Safety, Health and Environment

Working with wider site team to ensure a safe working environment, with adequate regard to Health and Environment issues. Actively seek and assist implementation on programs to improve SHE performance (risk reduction, hazard analysis, etc.).

Competencies:

Analysis and Judgement

Identifies opportunities, gathers information, and has the ability to choose and commit to action in a timely fashion.

Driving for Results

Takes calculated risks to target business opportunities, assuming ownership for the outcomes and regularly delivers goals and beyond.

Engagement

Commits to focused effort, cooperating with others to drive themselves and others to success.

Managing for Productivity

Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Raising the Bar

Continuously raising expectations of team performance. Motivating and supporting team efforts to achieve goals while upholding organizational values and standards. Tracking progress toward goals.

Teamwork / Collaboration

Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

Regular Full-Time