Evonik · 2 days ago
Production Engineer
Pasadena, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expEvonik is a global leader in specialty chemicals, dedicated to making the world more sustainable and comfortable. They are seeking a Production Engineer to provide engineering assistance aimed at improving operational safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability within the production environment.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringIndustrialIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Implement, support, maintain, promote and participate in plant safety and environmental policies and programs to achieve department safety and environmental goals; manage incident reporting and follow-up as assigned
Monitor and analyze day-to-day operating conditions; coordinate corrective actions when necessary. Assist in the production planning process to meet division inventory and production plans
Monitor product quality and implement recommendations to ensure quality specifications are met; participate in internal/external quality audits. Coordinate review of non-conforming raw materials, in process materials, and final product
Be a champion for continuous quality improvement
Monitor product quality and implement recommendations to ensure quality specifications control limits are met; participate in internal/external quality audits. Coordinate review of non-conforming raw materials, in process materials, and final product
Assist in assessing and coordinating raw material requirements; ensure incoming raw materials and supplies conform to requirements and that work in-process is sampled, tested, and verified as meeting specific
Monitor and identify reliability issues and champion reliability improvement projects. Develop and implement process and facility improvements to increase the safe and efficient operation of the department, including testing of new equipment, materials, or procedures to improve plant processes requirements prior to shipping
Execution of small capital projects and process studies; responsible for process changes via programs or capital project execution
Support the Production Manager in ensuring that Operations personnel are aligned, energized, and focused on business objectives, including implementation of programs designed to increase organizational effectiveness. This role will assist in issuing daily operating instructions for the department and provide relief for the Production Manager in his/her absence
This position will need to influence others to obtain understanding, support and cooperation from plant personnel on a variety of process projects
The Production Engineer may be challenged to troubleshoot to achieve quality, reliability and efficiency targets, and to develop cost reduction projects without sacrificing quality
This position will have the latitude to be designated to take over the Production Manager’s position during his/her absence. When designated, this role will have the same scope as the Production Manager
The Production Engineer has the scope to plan and order materials to meet production demands, manage projects and make decisions in line with engineering specifications, and discuss shipments and problems directly with customer service
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
5 years minimum of experience in process or production engineering
Thorough understanding in applying a broad range of principles and theories within the technical field; significant knowledge of chemical process unit operations
Understanding of economic factors affecting project assignment areas
Experienced in computer applications – especially technical/engineering/modeling software
Demonstrated leadership experience
Action-oriented, able to learn on the fly, and skilled at problem solving
Interpersonal and communication skills, including written communications
Preferred
7-10 yrs preferred of experience in process or production engineering
Benefits
Performance-based remuneration
Occupational health benefits
Hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork
Company
Evonik
Evonik goes beyond the boundaries of chemistry with its combination of innovative strength and leading technological expertise.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (18)
2024 (9)
2023 (16)
2022 (6)
2021 (8)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.85BKey Investors
European Investment BankTemasek HoldingsCVC Capital Partners
2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $581.65M
2024-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $547.64M
2013-04-25IPO
Leadership Team
Anne Ritter
Global Director, Partnerships and Strategy- Care Solutions
Bernhard Mohr
Managing Director Evonik Venture Capital
Recent News
2025-11-21
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