PRODUCT/ PROCESS DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER

The Engineer utilizes advanced, analytical tools and techniques to define, quantify, improve the product and process quality.  The successful candidate will apply engineering/ technical skills and statistical techniques to make recommendations and carry out quality improvements, to support manufacturing and new product development efforts.  The focus of this position will be on the continual improvement of existing processes, and supporting the efforts of the development and validation of new processes.  The successful candidate will also apply problem solving techniques to identify and resolve quality issues to ensure customer satisfaction.  

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Ø BS degree in Science or Engineering; BS in Chemical Engineering and/ or advanced degree is preferred.

Ø 5 plus years of working experience; 3 plus years using statistics in process development, improvement and / or validations in a manufacturing environment.

Ø Knowledge of manufacturing systems, engineering principles and statistical analysis.

Ø Experience with implementing new products, and new manufacturing processes.

Ø Working experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and familiar with Design and Experiment (DOE) concept.

Ø ASQ Certified Quality Engineer is preferred.

Ø Experience working in an ISO 9001-2000 or GMP regulated environment is also preferred.

 

QUALITATIVE ATTRIBUTES:

The successful candidate will be detail oriented, highly organized and motivated by accomplishment.  The individual that is successfully recruited for this position will possess the ability to work with little or no supervision in a fast-paced work environment. The individual must demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of employees to plan, organize and complete multiple projects from inception to finish; ability to prioritize and execute projects according to value, cost and risk is essential.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ø Analyze product quality and process stability/ capability data, utilizing advanced analytical tools and statistical methods, to identify trends and target opportunities for improvement.

Ø Participate in the development and validation of manufacturing processes to support transferring new product and process to commercial manufacturing.

Ø Implement SPC of critical product and process variables; Design and implement methods that will reduce process variation.

Ø Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Quality to implement process optimizations and cost reduction initiatives.

Ø Facilitate the application of applicable quality tools in the plant and QC lab, to monitor/ evaluate adherence to procedures and gain consistency.

 

Decision Making & Freedom to Act: Kemin believes in allowing its employees the freedom to make decisions and action them in accordance with their ability and level of reporting. 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position is based at the Kemin Health, L.C. Headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa.  The position is considered 40 hours per week but requires flexibility and at times, will require the individual to devote additional work time at work and at home. 

 

About Kemin:  Kemin Industries, Inc. is a profitable and progressive, privately-held international global life science company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa (USA) with a vision to “improve the quality of life by touching half the people of the world every day with our products and services.” 

 

The Kemin group of companies worldwide has annual sales in excess of $220 million and employs over 900 people. Kemin consists of Kemin AgriFoods North America, Kemin AgriFoods Europa, Kemin AgriFoods India, Kemin AgriFoods Asia, Kemin AgriFoods China, Kemin South America, Kemin Health, Kemin Food Ingredients, and Kemin Pharma.  Kemin develops nutritional solutions for animal feed, human dietary supplements and food products, pet foods, as well as pharmaceuticals.  Sound scientific research and a desire to understand the mode of action at the molecular level are behind all Kemin products.  Continued evolution of new businesses is likely from technologies that are currently incubating within the worldwide R&D function.

 

The Kemin team looks to meet the needs and expectations of our customers while producing mutually profitable results.  Kemin is committed to putting the needs of our customers first, discovering unique molecular technologies, and continuously improving the performance of our people, processes, and products.

 

Kemin is constantly looking for talented individuals to join our worldwide organization and offer a comprehensive benefit package including, but not limited to, Holiday, Vacation, and Sick pay, Medical & Dental insurance (including HSA option), 401K, Regional Bonus Plan, Flexible Spending account, Fitness Plan, EAP, Education Assistance, International Assignment opportunities, Training, and Transit benefits.  Employees should also expect continuous learning and career growth opportunities, open and direct communication, and a fulfilling work environment.

 

More information can be found at www.kemin.com.

 

Interested applicants should submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to:

Kemin – Human Resources

2100 Maury Street - PO Box 70

Des Moines, IA  50306-0070

jobs@kemin.com

 Kemin is an equal opportunity employer