Job Information
Actalent Process Engineer in San Diego, California
Description:
Reporting to Operations Manager or Process Engineering, will minimize product costs by improving the quality and quantity of biopolymer products. Identify and minimize sources of process variation and then implement strategies for process optimization. Coordinate the transfer and scale-up of designated new products and processes from Research and Development to Production. Provide design review, cost analysis, and construction oversight for specified capital projects. The incumbent is responsible for performing preliminary engineering calculations in areas of potential cost savings by assignment. These assignments may result from suggestions by the incumbent based on engineering experience and analysis of the current operation and/or other areas. These will include preliminary experimentation and, if required, full-scale process experiments to demonstrate the process improvement.
Skills:
fermentation, statistics, process improvement, six sigma, chemical engineering, process control, process engineering, lean manufacturing
Top Skills Details:
fermentation, statistics, process improvement
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
BS in Biochemical Eng, Chemical Engineering or related field
3+ years experience in mfg fermentation environment
Requires special knowledge in the areas of fermentation science, chemical engineering, process control, and statistics
Strong organizational, communications, and leadership skills are required
Must be able to work effectively with individuals at all levels
Six Sigma a plus
Must be able to work in the plant on recovery, fermentation, cogeneration, and cooling towers to trouble shoot problems and train operators
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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