Mechanical Engineer

Company: balchem
Location: Verona
Posted on: January 27, 2023

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)

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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.

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