Job Description:
- Scale-up and Support: Lead the transition of new or modified products from R & D to full-scale production, ensuring process feasibility.
- Process Development & Improvement: Design, execute, and optimise manufacturing processes through experimentation, troubleshooting, and technology upgrades to improve efficiency, reduce cycle time, enhance product quality, and deliver yield and cost improvements.
- Safety & Compliance: Provide technical support to Process safety management (PSM), Management of Change-Technology, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and develop/update SOPs and batch records.
- Data Management: Maintain and improve master data to ensure accurate and reliable production information.
- Data Analysis & Technical Support: Analyse manufacturing data and metrics to drive decisions while troubleshooting equipment and optimizing batch and continuous processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS to support process control, new product alignment, and CAPA initiatives.
Required skills and qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering / technology
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of Experience in chemical/coatings industry, R&D lab, or manufacturing.
- Experience with process automation and control systems.
- Basic knowledge of automation and control systems, such as SCADA and PLC.
- Strong knowledge of process optimization techniques including Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma (DMAIC), DOE, SPC, root cause analysis, and statistical data analysis.
- Ability to read, interpret, and review P&IDs for process understanding, troubleshooting, safety, and operational support.
- Working knowledge of process safety, risk assessment and compliance.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
Our Company:
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.
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2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)
We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.
This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemical Technology
- 3 to 5 years of experience in the chemical or coatings industry, R&D laboratory, or manufacturing
- Experience with process automation and control systems
- Knowledge of SCADA and PLC systems
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma DMAIC, DOE, SPC, root cause analysis, and statistical data analysis
- Ability to read, interpret, and review P&IDs
- Working knowledge of process safety, risk assessment, and compliance
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong project management and prioritization skills
What We Do
Axalta is a global leader in the coatings industry, providing innovative, colorful, and sustainable coatings solutions. The company develops and manufactures high-performance coatings for light and commercial vehicles, industrial, and refinish applications. With over 150 years of experience, Axalta serves more than 100,000 customers in over 130 countries, innovating smarter surface solutions to protect, improve, and advance the things we see and touch.
