Syensqo · 2 weeks ago
Compounding Production Engineer
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $119K/yr
2+ years expSyensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel, and play. The Compounding Production Engineer will be responsible for executing all aspects of compounding operations at the Augusta plant, focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency while managing production processes and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Ensuring safe operations by identifying and resolving unsafe acts and conditions within the unit
Running EPO’s to qualify the new products on Augusta’s lines
Resolving operational difficulties and providing technical problem solving capability to eliminate production of nonconforming materials
Debottlenecking production to increase run rates and achieve targeted production costs
Developing and implementing capital projects (as assigned) to support improvements in Compounding
Managing the rework process for non-conforming, aged (slow moving) and/or obsolete materials
Drafting/reviewing new unit MI’s to provide clear and concise instructions for the safe operation of the new equipment
Tracking and communicating key unit performance measurements including yields, costs, reliability, production and quality metrics
Supporting ISO/TS 16949, RCMS and VPP requirements in the unit and becoming certified as internal auditor
Working with reliability engineer to support elimination of reoccurring equipment problems
Designing and documenting screw profiles to provide optimal product run rates and physical properties
Participating in setting up workflows to facilitate production at higher rates
Supporting development and deployment of unit strategic vision
Serving as subject matter expert for at-line training to reinforce good manufacturing practices
Streamlining work processes to optimize utilization of operations resources
Fulfill the role as lean manufacturing champion for the compounding area
Perform required safety audits per the Augusta Plant yearly audit plan
Attend plant-wide safety/wellness sessions
Review/perform Required Safety Audits, JSA’s And What-if Scenarios. Complete all required CBTs on time
Participate in PSM, PHA, and PSSR field reviews, as well as Follow-Up Incident investigations as needed
Maintain a working knowledge of all plant environmental standards, ES-01 through ES-10
Know the environmental permit limits for your assigned plant (air, waste water, storm water)
Maintain a working knowledge of the Hazardous Waste Rules (RCRA) to include storage, handling, sampling, transporting, manifesting, record keeping, and emergency response
Maintain a working knowledge of the facility environmental plans (SPCC, Storm Water Pollution Prevention)
Qualification
Required
Chemical Engineering With 2-5 Years Manufacturing Experience Required
Analytical thinking and demonstrated proficiency using statistical analyses/techniques
Teamwork
Achievement motivation
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Oral & written communication skills
Planning & organizing ability
Preferred
Twin screw extrusion experience preferred
Benefits
16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
Training platform for all employees
Free language courses (24 languages available)
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
Company
Syensqo
Syensqo is a developer of chemical solvents for industries like aerospace, automotive, food, and agriculture and for the end user customers. It is a sub-organization of Solvay.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.54B2025-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.36B
2024-04-26Grant· $178M
2023-12-11IPO
Leadership Team
Ilham Kadri
CEO
Recent News
2026-01-08
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