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dsm-firmenich · 1 day ago

Engineer, Site Performance (Production-Premix), Schenectady, NY

Schenectady, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

1+ years exp

dsm-firmenich is a company focused on improving health and nutrition, and they are seeking an Engineer, Site Performance for their Schenectady site. The role involves supporting continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing production processes, and ensuring quality standards in the manufacturing operations.

BeautyChemicalHealth CareManufacturingNutrition

Responsibilities

Performs all work in alignment with SHE, Quality behaviors and standards also adhering to the Schenectady Code of Conduct

Monitor and optimize production processes, investigate process discrepancies, propose and test potential solutions. Set up, plan, execute and analyze experiments, report results, and provide recommendations. Risk evaluations on proposed changes (safety and business) for production process changes

Follows site behavioral programs including performance expectations for training completion, SHE, Quality activities execution, use of PPE, following procedures, etc. and other tasks assigned by management

Lead continuous improvement initiatives – use of Lean, 5S, and 6-Sigma approaches and techniques to identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives in our manufacturing operations in support of site safety, waste, quality, and productivity performance. Direct responsibility for cost reduction and streamlining processes

Support operations with the production of existing and new products. Interact with production personnel to trouble shoot and optimize processes to meet quality standards and plant throughput goals

Support Root Cause Analysis with investigations and data collection and analysis to determine corrective actions for addressing internal and external complaints

Qualification

Lean/Six SigmaEngineering DegreeGMP/Food ExperienceData AnalysisComputer LiteracyCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline: Electrical /Mechanical /Chemical engineering

The level of experience generally necessary to effectively perform the job's responsibilities is 1 – 2 years as an engineer in a manufacturing environment

Must develop/maintain a strong working relationship with staff in Production and Maintenance wherein most improvements are implemented, and outcomes reside

Requires proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma concepts

Requires ability to bridge technological know-how with 'real world' operation to ensure successful implementation of solutions

Requires an advanced level of computer literacy and data entry skill with spreadsheet programs and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint)

Requires excellent oral and written communication skills

Requires good interpersonal skills to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel

Must be capable, hands-on, highly engaged, and willing to work in a team environment and to actively promote cooperation between team members