Job Description
Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global leader in the development, manufacturing and supply of Magnesium and Zirconium based products and services to technology industries worldwide. We provide innovative products and solutions to global customers in a broad range of markets including Aerospace, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Ceramics and healthcare. We have a wide range of products including hazardous, non-hazardous and export shipments. We are passionate about achieving high standards. At Luxfer, Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development and Teamwork are our core values.
Summary: This position reports to the Manufacturing Manager. Responsibilities include overseeing and recommending process improvements to increase yield, increase productivity, improve quality and reduce waste.
Benefits: - Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Vacation, personal and sick time off
- Disability and Life Insurance
- 401k match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary starting at $80,000/year depending on experience
Main Responsibilities: - Develop new processes, technologies and techniques to achieve plant production goals. Survey and research new technologies to improve costs and product quality.
- Support the Manufacturing team to ensure that the production processes and unit operations are run at optimum conditions.
- Serve as an advisor and resource to management with regards to technical issues in manufacturing.
- Optimize production by analyzing processes and compiling de-bottleneck studies.
- Generate overall material and energy balances for the process and each unit operation to aid in understanding how changes will impact the process and in determining the impact on building utility systems.
- Recommend appropriate changes to equipment design and configuration to achieve optimization goals.
- Assist the Manufacturing and Project Engineering groups in new technology transfer and implementation
- Maintain OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) measure and uptime data on critical plant equipment
- Work with the Manufacturing Manager and Quality department to audit Manufacturing process and other processes as required.
- Work with the Manufacturing Manager to implement & improve existing Lean principles across the entire site.
- Serve as a technical advisor to both Manufacturing and Management:
- Provide guidance and recommendations to the Manufacturing department to minimize costs and meet quality standards.
- Work closely with Production to ensure the process is set up to provide maximum output levels and efficient running of the facility.
- Work closely with the Manufacturing Manager and Utility Operators to optimize the Effluent Water recovery system.
- Research, investigate and provide consultation to management with regards to technical manufacturing issues.
- Assist in design of plant expansions or reconfigurations
Required Skills/Abilities: - Ability to read, analyze and interpret equipment manuals, engineering drawings, technical procedures and professional journals.
- Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from peers, supervisors and subordinates.
- Ability to perform calculations consistent with the professional practice of engineering.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Understands and implements the company quality policy and system as it applies to their position, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and other quality documents.
- Understands and implements the plant, facilities, and equipment requirements of IATF16949 & ISO 14001.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering with at least 3 years of chemical experience.
- An advanced degree or additional education is an asset.
- The employee must be a self-starter, good communicator and be able to coordinate multiple projects involving numerous persons, departments, and groups inside and outside the company with minimal supervision.
- Competence with a personal computer is required.
- Must have good analytical skills and should be detail oriented.
- M ust be able to work in a team and follow deadlines.
- Must have good leadership and communication skills.
Luxfer MEL Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S., and properly licensed foreign persons. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a i) a U.S. citizen or national, ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. §1157, or iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be a properly licensed foreign person. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) or U.S. Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.
We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Worldwide,