Production Process Engineer II

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports production processing which includes but is not limited to project coordination, design engineering, installation, start-up, production support, maintenance support, and other duties, as assigned.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of production processing issues.
• Participates in engineering teams to design/validate new processes.
• Participates in engineering teams to design/validate/install new equipment.
• Makes improvements that optimize plant performance and yields.
• Identifies and coordinates repairs to the production equipment.
• Interacts with various plant personnel to ensure product specifications are being met.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Develops working understanding of the production process.
• Audits machinery, processes, procedures and operations to ensure optimum performance and utilization.
• Develops or revises Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assists in the validation of equipment and processes to ensure they are capable of meeting product specifications.
• Maintains general housekeeping of working area and plant.
• Builds productive working relationships.
• May provide assistance to lower level staff with general tasks that require a better understanding of functions, as directed by immediate supervisor.
• May refer to senior level staff for assistance with higher level problems that may arise.
• Escalates issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.
• Assists with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to safely climb ladders and walk up and down several flights of stairs to an elevation up to 85 feet on a daily basis. 
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Vision sufficient to work safely, monitor and troubleshoot equipment is required.
• Wear personal protective equipment.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree required.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum 2 – 5 years of related experience; with an advanced degree no prior experience may be considered.
• Lean/Six Sigma training or certification is preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and presentation skills.
• Experience with experimental design (DOE) preferred.
• Ability to apply logical or scientific principles to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistics.
• Ability to work with concepts such as limits, curve fitting, quadratic and differential equations, unit conversions, and proofs of theorems. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.