Experienced Continuous  Improvement Engineer-MAPLETON, IL or (REMOTE)

Experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer-MAPLETON, IL or (REMOTE)

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

We are looking for an established Chemical Engineer with industrial chemical production/process engineering experience who will work as a member of a collaborative global continuous improvement team. 

Individual will be lean/six sigma black belt or master black belt  and have demonstrated expertise in the use of various improvement methodologies to define and quantify both incremental and step change cost savings initiatives.  Individual should be capable of both leading teams and teaching others various CI methodologies. Accountable to ensure projects provide defined and measurable savings on time and budget

Essential Job Functions:

• Apply chemical engineering principles and lean/six sigma data analysis techniques to understand operation and identify improvement opportunities
• Work with site to implement operational discipline principles to provide consistent operations.
• Provides expertise to define project feasibility and conceptual cost analysis along with input of technical risk.
• Lead technology evaluations and data analysis where required and provide appropriate data for engineering and capex development.
• Teach, mentor and lead others in the appropriate use of various continuous improvement methodologies.
• Capable of managing and leading technically complex cross functional projects. 
• Uses position to influence data driven decisions and adherence to committed cost and project timelines.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors in Chemical Engineering, MS preferred.
• Black belt or master black belt with 7-10 years of demonstrated CI experience in an industrial chemical manufacturing environment.
• Position requires up to 50% travel (domestic and/or international)
• Ability to take on new challenges and support a culture of continuous improvements and problem solving.
• Effectiveness working as a member and leader of cross-functional work groups.
• Ability to review and prioritize work to overcome obstacles and deliver on commitments, and work in a constantly changing environment.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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