Sr. Production Engineer

Job Description The Senior Production Engineer is accountable for the support of manufacturing units at Synthomer Jefferson Site, located in Jefferson Hills, PA. The Senior Production Engineer will also provide technical support as needed to assist in maintaining safe and reliable manufacturing operations.Primary job function is to provide day‑to‑day support to manufacturing units to ensure safe, stable and reliable operations.Responsibilities Monitor operating data for assigned areas and provide analyses and troubleshooting as needed to achieve the operating planReview raw material quality data for product blend creation to ensure quality specifications are metIdentify and implement improvements to support business objectives (debottlenecking, plant trials, improved reliability) using the Management of Change processDevelop and review procedures and provide operator training as neededLead incident investigations into process and equipment failures as appropriateServe as the Division Representative on capital projects to improve productivity and increase capacity in the manufacturing departmentConduct Process Hazard Analyses and coordinate timely resolution plans to meet project deadlinesLead special project streams or initiatives for the area that include technology advancements, SHE improvements, debottlenecking efforts and expansion effortsInterface with SHES, Product Development, Maintenance, Process Improvement, and other supporting organizations to prioritize and initiate projectsMentor and support junior production engineers to develop their skills to support plant needsQualifications B.S. in Chemical Engineering7+ years of chemical engineering or relevant experienceComfortable working in a manufacturing environment with large, continuous chemical processing equipmentAbility to easily interface with operations and maintenance personnel and lead cross‑functional teamsStrong troubleshooting skills to analyze process data, understand equipment operations, and determine root causes of failuresExperience with distributed control systems or PI Vision, statistical analysis tools, Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma is an advantageBenefits Competitive, market‑aligned compensationDiscretionary global bonus schemeDiscretionary Long‑Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positionsCompany car or car allowance – varies by region and roleHealthcare – tailored to regional locationsParental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needsLearning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offersWellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiativesRetirement / pension contributions – plans vary by countryCulture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrivePerformance culture, global reward & recognition programmes#J-18808-Ljbffr