Location:
Richmond Seppic, VA - Chemical logisticsAn Air Liquide Healthcare company, subsidiary of the Air Liquide group, Seppic has been designing, manufacturing, and marketing unique ingredients for over 75 years. These ingredients are used by consumers, patients, and professionals.
Worldwide, a vast team of talented women and men serve customers for health, well-being, and beauty of all. At Seppic, our vision is to help everyone enjoy a healthy life in a healthy environment.
Seppic Manufacturing is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Process Engineer. The Process Engineer is the subject matter expert in the plant for the production process. He/She will work as part of the manufacturing team to implement new and improve existing production processes. The Process Engineer will support the production shifts by delivering training to the shift supervisors and operators, help troubleshoot process or equipment issues, and create accurate and detailed batch records. The Process Engineer will execute procedures and work instructions as follows:
Provide daily troubleshooting support for manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production.
Collaborate closely with maintenance and operations teams to resolve technical issues and optimize equipment performance.
Lead initiatives to optimize batch processes, focusing on improving yield, reducing cycle times, and lowering production costs.
Conduct thorough root cause analyses to identify the underlying causes of issues and implement timely corrective actions.
Lead and actively participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and workshops to drive process enhancements and efficiency gains.
Accurately reconcile raw material usage in the ERP system for completed production batches.
Develop and deliver training to operations personnel on updated processes and procedures.
Perform process and equipment validations to ensure compliance and operational reliability.
Track and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and control charts for production and packaging systems to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Assist in the planning and execution of shutdown and turnaround activities.
Be knowledgeable in OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) guidelines
Ensure the best productivity standards (Batch duration (manufacturing, packaging).
Ensure the best yield of process (waste production and energy consumption).
Liaise with maintenance team to coordinate maintenance operations.
Assist the Manufacturing Manager in the day to day operation with the production shifts: Planning of workflow, production sequences.
Create, edit and review production or packaging records.
Complete batch record review and process conformity
Assist the Manufacturing Manager with select capital investment projects.
Assist the Manufacturing Manager in analyzing assigned production process, schedule, and methods.
Participate in process safety studies (HAZOP) when needed.
Collaborate and validate process changes & process equipment changes (with Senior Process Development Engineer).
Participate in the Seppic C02 carbon footprint calculations and to propose ideas to reduce it.
Collaborate with and support Senior Process Development Engineers when appropriate.
Cover the appropriate Senior Process Development Engineer’s duties as needed (vacations/Holidays).
Process yield
Improve processes to ensure a good capability.
Build a Utility Map (energy and water) of the Seppic plant.
Propose and qualify process modifications targeting waste reduction and utility consumption.
Process Performance Execution
Identify all process and packaging losses.
Propose and follow an action plan to reduce main losses and increase process duration reliability.
Organize team work on C-imp (Continuous Improvement Air Liquide Lean program).
Propose investments to increase reliability.
Monitor process related KPI’s and use SPC to make decisions on any required actions
Evaluate operator tasks on process.
Propose modifications (technical, organizational) to reduce required human resources to operate.
Others activities
Participate in process safety studies (HAZOP) when needed.
Collaborate and validate process changes (with Senior Process Development Engineer).
Collaborate and validate process equipment changes (with the Senior Process Development Engineer).
Participate in the Seppic C02 carbon footprint calculations and to propose ideas to reduce it.
Collaborate with and support Senior Process Development Engineers when appropriate.
Cover the appropriate Senior Process Development Engineer’s duties as needed (vacations/Holidays).
Ability to work independently and within teams and collaborate on various projects
Bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred in chemical engineering (equipment sizing, automation) and good basis in chemistry.
Six Sigma Lean tools (C-imp)
Willingness to teach and train team members at the operator, supervisor and engineer levels
Experience working in an international environment a plus
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.