Mechanical Engineer
Company: balchem
Location: Verona
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
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COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty
ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of
life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the
finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our
corporate headquarters is located in New Hampton, New York, (Hudson
Valley area) and we have a broad network of sales offices,
manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the
US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded
company (NASDAQ - BCPC) with annual revenues over $700 million and
a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three
business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition &
Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people
worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to
developing the company into global market leadership positions. To
learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit
www.balchem.com
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Have a thorough understanding of the equipment and troubleshoot
reliability issues
Manage and coordinate process improvement activities to achieve
safety, quality, production, and efficiency goals
Provide oversight to the maintenance department
Participate in evaluating and implementing projects that reduce
cost, increase value, and improve quality; Lead Continuous
Improvement; develop and evaluate Lean/Six-Sigma opportunities and
coordinate and assist in implementation Leading to Batch Right
First Time Every Time
Deliver timely and effective technical support to address immediate
or long-term operational issues
Collaborate with facility management to define technical needs and
required improvement, recommend capital projects and assist in the
execution and startup of projects.
Interface effectively with other departments and team members such
as commercial, accounting, QA and procurement
Assist in ensuring that all Safety, Health and Environmental
systems are upheld to ensure environmental compliance and
safety
Part of an integrated team that ensures operational performance of
new installations, product scale ups and training the
operators.
Interface effectively with other departments and team members such
as commercial, accounting, QA and procurement
Participate in reviewing production data routinely to ensure
accuracy and analyze for improvements
Set a positive leadership example and develop/inspire supervisors,
operators and mechanics to more effectively perform their
responsibilities
Participates in developing and maintaining standard operating
procedures and train operators on processes and process changes
Support all new product introductions and trials. Assist in the
development of new products and processes
Helps improve Quality performance through variability reduction
Generate downtime analysis reports and performs Pareto Analysis on
results
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering field (prefer
mechanical, industrial, electrical, and then maybe chemical)
5-8 years of plant engineering experience with an emphasis on
troubleshooting and improving processes
Proven data management and analysis skills
Problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to foster teamwork in an
organization
Demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of processing and the
ability to instruct and train operators on best practices and
GMP
Must be willing to take ownership of a problem and have a positive,
can do attitude
Able to demonstrate strategic leadership skills
Enthusiastic/positive approach to their work
Attention to detail
Ability to work self-directed (day to day). High level of
initiative, priority setting.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Balchem requires anyone working in the plant or entering the
warehouse to adhere to the personal protective equipment policies
and procedures
All personal protective equipment furnished must be worn by all
employees when required or needed to perform proper and safe
working conditions
Individual may occasionally be exposed to wet or humid conditions,
working near moving mechanical parts, work in extreme heat
(non-weather), work in high noise levels and vibration
Individual may also be periodically working in high or precarious
places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals,
outdoor weather conditions, and extreme cold (non-weather)
#IN
Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and
promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and
a work environment free of harassment and hostility.
PI202017017
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