Process Engineer at Akzo Nobel in Roanoke, Virginia

Job Description:

About AkzoNobel



Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.


For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com


© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.



Job Purpose



Join Our Team as a Process Engineer in Roanoke!


Are you passionate about optimizing processes to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency? We're seeking a skilled Process Engineer to play a pivotal role in our manufacturing site, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring the successful industrialization of new products and processes. As a Process Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead troubleshooting efforts, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.



Key Responsibilities



•Monitor process performance metrics and take corrective actions to maintain or enhance quality, safety, and productivity.
•Develop plans for process improvement through focused activities and capital projects.
•Interface with R&D, marketing, supply chain, and central engineering for the industrialization of new products and processes.
•Provide expertise during process-related troubleshooting, collaborating with production operators and quality technicians.
•Execute process studies and contribute to project scoping and business case development for capital projects.
•Play a major role in commissioning, start-up, and training for new projects, owning the technology for the site.
•Stay informed about relevant technology, company news, and quality standards, taking action as necessary.
•Manage manufacturing-related NPI activity coordination and promote process standardization to reduce variability.
•Participate in plant programs, committees, and training related to safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
•Coordinate and facilitate changes into the plant via the Management of Change (MOC) process, ensuring compliance with standards and procedures.



Level of Autonomy



As a Process Engineer, you'll enjoy a high degree of autonomy to review data, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with managers. You'll be a self-starter, knowing when to work independently and when to escalate issues to the next level. Manage your workload effectively, switching between projects from different departments as needed.



Job Requirements



•Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or process engineering.
•3-5 years of experience in CI, Process Engineering, or Chemist roles, preferably with 2-3 years in the coatings industry.
•Proficiency in IT tools and software such as SAP and MS Office.
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
•Excellent communication skills, capable of communicating effectively across different business units and levels within the organization.



Compensation/Benefits



The salary range for these skills is: $80,000 to $90,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.


Benefits: Medical insurance with HSA • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits • Annual bonus • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match • Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay • Paid Parental leave • Hybrid work for most exempt roles • Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks • Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale • Tuition Reimbursement • Career growth opportunities • Employee referral bonus •


Join us in Roanoke and become an integral part of our journey towards excellence and innovation. Apply now to unleash your potential and make a difference in a dynamic and collaborative environment!


At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.


Requisition ID:40183


#LI-KG1