Advanced Engineer, Production, Manufacturing Expert

Stewardship

• Continuously monitors Filter Products processes, products, and equipment to identify, anticipate, and address emerging operational and process safety concerns.
• Conducts routine field observations and walkthroughs to evaluate hazard recognition, housekeeping standards, Process Safety Startup Reviews (PSSR), and overall operational compliance.
• Initiates process safety bypass requests when necessary and develops appropriate risk mitigation plans to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Serves as the Management of Change (MOC) system owner for the Core operation, ensuring compliance with site and corporate requirements.

Quality

• Collaborates with the unit team and 24/7 operations team to identify and resolve raw material and chemical quality concerns requiring supplier engagement.
• Leads and participates in investigations related to out-of-specification product, process deviations, and quality trends.
• Develops strategies and communicates executable plans for managing non-conforming or rejected materials.
• Monitors critical product quality parameters and implements corrective actions to maintain product specifications.
• Maintains product and process specifications and ensures alignment with quality requirements.

Production & Reliability

• Monitors Core operational performance, production losses, raw material efficiency, and energy consumption to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partners with the 24/7 operations team to identify and eliminate daily execution barriers impacting performance.
• Establishes, documents, and communicates operating parameters and performance expectations for the 24/7 team.
• Maintains OSR/OEE performance databases and ensures accuracy of operational data and reporting.
• Ensures raw materials, chemicals, and operational supplies are available to support production objectives.
• Drives the effective application of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies and corrective action plans to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborates with the Manufacturing Equipment Owner (MEO) to prioritize, plan, and communicate equipment repair and maintenance activities.
• Works closely with Supply Chain to proactively address production plan risks and material availability challenges.
• Communicates operational issues, production constraints, and material containment concerns to appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner.

Engagement

• Collaborates with internal and external operating units to share best practices, leverage lessons learned, and address challenges that may impact Tow Operations.
• Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) to the 24/7 operations team by developing tools, standard work processes, and improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance and capability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Relevant internship or co-op experience may be considered in lieu of direct manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing processes, equipment, and operations.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles.
• Experience with Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs, reliability systems, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience working in chemical or process manufacturing environments