Manufacturing/ Plant Engineer

1 month ago


Houston, United States Ingenia Polymers Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Manufacturing/Plant Engineer Position

Ingenia Polymers is a world-class, fast-growing, global company looking for people that have the passion to lead, the desire to grow, and the ability to create and deliver solutions for our customers. We offer an environment that is innovative, diverse, intellectually stimulating, and unique.

We are searching for an exceptional professional, detailed oriented with strong analytical and interpersonal skills to perform the role of Control and Process Engineer at our Houston, Texas US manufacturing facility.

Job Objective:

The role of the Manufacturing/Plant Engineer is to evaluate processes and to configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process. The main focuses of the manufacturing/Plant Engineer’s work is on maintaining reliable and safe manufacturing systems as well as manage capital equipment projects using both internal and external resources. Previous Automation Experience is required for this position.

The role is a permanent placement at our Houston/La Porte, Texas manufacturing facility. The candidate must not have any restrictions to be able to work in Canada or the United States. You must be willing to relocate and work in Houston, Texas.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety and Environmental


  • Understand the importance of safety in manufacturing. Safety always comes first.
  • Understand the importance of minimizing environmental impacts in the processing and manufacturing of plastic. Always strive to minimize wastes and spills when designing equipment.

Process Design

  • Facilitating all aspects of process engineering for new and existing products from feasibility testing to process automation.
  • Developing chain of tasks for process, establishing method of production & process directives, resolving problems/bottlenecks. Providing analysis of data and generating required compliance documentation.
  • Discovering, investigating and integrating new technologies in the processing area.
  • Process engineering calculations - material and energy balances, strength of material, etc.
  • Implementing statistical tools for process control & designing DOE (Design of Experiments).
  • Preparing Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) etc.
  • Optimizes Production Rate and Quality and Safety by eliminating bottlenecks in the grinding and extrusion process.
  • Evaluates efficiency and capacity and safety of process equipment of extrusion and size reduction systems to identify limitations and bottlenecks.
  • Minimize reliance on operator human skill and experience.
  • Reviews processing performance with plant management team daily. Make recommendations to production department.
  • The successful candidate will have be a skilled, energetic, and devoted engineer with Automation Experience. In addition, they will also be interested in being involved in the day to day manufacturing process. They will be a key member of the facility management team reporting to the Operations Manager, providing support/direction of the manufacturing process and equipment decisions.


Job Qualifications:

  • Mechanical or Chemical Engineer with Automation background is REQUIRED. Bachelors or Masters in Control Engineering is preferred.
  • Strong background in equipment troubleshooting, process optimization and production controls such as SPC and DCS.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and high interest in working in a manufacturing environment. Willingness to get involved in the production operation at all levels.
  • Ability to work in a multitasking, multi-role and fast paced environment.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including VBA and macros, AutoCAD, PLC controls and programming software, SolidWorks experience would be an asset.
  • Strong customer/vendor interaction and interpersonal skills.
  • Willing to occasionally, as needed, work outside of normal business hours to troubleshoot problems and facilitate projects.
  • Experience in plastics manufacturing, especially extrusion, equipment design, process development, and polymer science is preferred.


The company offers a competitive comprehensive salary and benefit program including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability insurance and 401K.


To learn more about our company please visit our website: www.ingeniapolymers.com


If you are seeking a career in a challenging environment with opportunities for career advancement please apply now.


Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants being considered will be contacted for an interview. Please do not make telephone inquiries.


TEMP AGENCIES: WE DO NOT WISH TO RECEIVE UNSOLICITED CANDIDATES FROM TEMP/STAFFING AGENCIES. WE WILL BE FILLING THESE POSITIONS THROUGH OUR OWN INTERNAL PROCESS.




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