Synthomer

Synthomer

Sr. Production Engineer

US PA Jefferson Hills · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
StatisticsProcess ImprovementIntellectual PropertyCustomer SupportControlsMentoringLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.
  • Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Responsibilities

  • The Senior Production Engineer is accountable for the support of manufacturing units at Synthomer Jefferson Site, located in Jefferson Hills, PA (approximately 15 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA).
  • The Senior Production Engineer will also provide technical support as needed to assist in maintaining safe and reliable manufacturing operations.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of chemical engineering/relevant experience
  • Must be comfortable in a manufacturing environment with large, continuous chemical processing equipment
  • Must have the ability to easily interface with operations and maintenance personnel and lead cross-functional teams
  • Must have good troubleshooting skills to analyze process data, understand equipment operations, and determine root causes of failures
  • Experience with any of the following systems would be an advantage:
  • B. S. in Chemical Engineering

Skills

  • Monitoring operating data for assigned areas and provide analyses and troubleshooting as needed to achieve the operating plan
  • Review raw material quality data for product blend creation to ensure quality specifications are met
  • Serve as the Division Representative on capital projects to improve productivity and increase capacity in the manufacturing department.
  • Conduct Process Hazard Analyses and coordinate timely resolution plans to meet project deadlines.

Compensation

  • 💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation

Benefits

  • 🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme
  • 👶 Parental leave and family support - maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
  • 📚 Learning & development opportunities - training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
  • 💙 Wellbeing support - employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
  • 🌱 Retirement / pension contributions - plans vary by country
  • 🩺 Healthcare - tailored to regional locations

This listing is sourced directly from Synthomer's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.