Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

The purpose of this position is to provide chemical and process engineering and machine operation expertise for the Tonawanda manufacturing facility.

The general responsibilities include:

1. Selection of process equipment and systems for continuous process.2. Continuous improvements in equipment operation and systems' efficiency.3. Troubleshooting support for manufacturing and maintenance.4. Implementation of capital projects.5. Design, coordinate and implement process/production trials of developing products and production system improvements.

This role will report to the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Provide chemical and process engineering along with machine operation expertise

• Responsible for the performance, preparation, and implementation of process improvement modifications, which have a major impact on the efficiencies and long term growth of the company

• Leads the development and organization of forming production operations. Develops new equipment, procedures, and policies to increase efficiency and yields in converting operations

• Actively identifies and recommends process improvements and enhancements in support of overall continuous improvement.

• Works to develop a successful process workflow and adapt to changing conditions

• Provides technical expertise along with creativity and innovation for guiding process improvements and implementing new technology

• Creates and manages projects. Directs and supervises outside contractors and consultants

• Participates in new product design and launch teams

• Works with and supports manufacturing and engineering at all WNY facilities

• Provides preventative maintenance solutions and assists maintenance in identifying critical parts inventory requirements

• Performs in a team orientated environment, utilizing strong communication techniques. Uses team based interpersonal skills to achieve desired goals and objectives

• Utilizes Auto CAD to maintain process system documentation consistent with Corporate standards

• Complies with all Federal, State, Local, and Company rules and regulations.

• Periodic (minor) supervision maintenance tradesmen, draftspersons, and outside contractors.

• Interfaces with other plant functions including: Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Accounting, Plant and Process Engineering.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, required.

• 1-5 years of industrial experience working with manufacturing processes.

• A basic to advanced knowledge of industrial processing equipment.

• Proven performance abilities in manufacturing problem-solving, cost savings, product quality, and plant safety.

• Experience with industrial mixers, pumps, and other pulp and paper industry experience is a plus.

• Experience with lean manufacturing, process automation, process troubleshooting, equipment design, strong chemistry and chemical engineering skills, and strong written and oral communication skills

Compensation:

• $ 95,706.00 - 108,570.00

• Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment

If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.