▷ Urgente! Process Engineer...

About the Company :

Where the Chemistry Happens : This position is in charge of management of Chemetall Mexico facility process engineering activities and the engineering department employees.

About the Role :

In charge of the MOC including the scale-up process, responsible of the pilot plant, responsible for the data in PLC in relationship and the production, manages investment projects in time, costs and quality with internal or external resources and assures state of the art technology with the project leader, supports and coordinates any transfer of production to BMT, makes proposals to improve production based on the study of the products and the production equipment (process improvement), and assures the application of the company policy (e.g. SHE-standards incl. RC especially RC5, Near misses, 5-S, quality norms incl. ISO).

Responsibilities :

• Formula for Success : MOC - Scale-Up
• Based on data from product launch and process / development reviews data for production : product family, related kettles, min / max, BOM, process instructions.
• Defines what type of method for the scale-up : copy of data, lab trial, pilot plant trial or follow-up in production.
• Defines the MOC process and ensure the process is meeting the needs of the site and is compliant with site requirements.
• Ensures KPIs are available for all departments and met for engineering staff.
• Informs back the NP lab if the new or modified product cannot be manufactured or if any data must be changed (control plan, recipe, process instruction).
• Fills in the related documents (scale-up report).
• Organizes the production trials in the pilot plant and plans with the Production Supervisor any normal production in small quantities based on the rules defined.
• In case of official change of a product formulation, checks with the planners if any production order is planned or if any product is in stock to either let the product sold or makes a rework or let dispose it.
• Coordinates the change of recipe in case of rework.
• PLC Data Maintenance
• Is responsible for the implementation and the update of the data for production.
• Coordinates the update of the system with the supplier of the software and the Technical Support Specialist.
• Investigates in the PLC in case of any issue related to a product.
• Investments
• Is responsible for the implementation of state-of-the-art technology and processes Internal.
• Manages investment projects in time, costs (cost responsible) and quality with internal or external resources and the fulfilment of laws, rules and proceedings.
• Is responsible to plan, schedule and manage capacities effectively in conjunction with the plant (production) requirements and the specification sheet (when needed).
• Studies, assists and guides (conformity, standardization) each "project manager" for the preparation of the specification sheet and the choice of suppliers.
• Accountable for ensuring that all operational procedures and user manuals are up to date and available for introduction of new equipment.
• Is responsible for preparing the Investment budget proposal in cooperation with the other departments, the follow up of actual costs and the forecasting.
• Supports the financial department regarding the follow-up of asset accounting.
• Applies NAFTA harmonized standard process and equipment.
• Manages staff of engineering department proposes training sessions, carries out prospective interviews and actualize the job descriptions.
• Is a major actor for the application of the policy from the company in relation with Q&SHE (e.g., SHE standard 1-5, Near Misses, 5-S).
• Assures the execution of the 5-S methodology on site respectively in his area.
• Tracks and traces the relevant KPIs (key performance indicators) regarding his activities and targets.
• Ensure all department documentation and design is available and in compliance with RC and other BASF requirements.
• Ensure the development and progression of department employees.
• Possess degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, and / or related field.

Required Skills :