Engineer
Croda is a FTSE 100 organization where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, creates ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialize in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.
We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.
As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a Site Engineering Manager to provide the technical expertise and support for the development, design implementation and maintenance of mechanical and production systems with a view toward improving production efficiency and plant reliability, reducing manufacturing costs and improving safety standards, while performing all duties within the Company’s safety, health & environmental regulations.
Who We’re Looking For:
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
- B.S. degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 2 years of relevant industry experience.
- Aware of core engineering disciplines.
- Works effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to prioritize workload with competing priorities.
- Expertise with any of the following: process equipment, filling or packaging equipment, cleaning validation planning and execution, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), chemical process engineering and pharmaceutical process development
- Working knowledge of FDA regulations, NFPA regulations, and OSHA regulations.
- Experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and recommendations to management.
- Demonstrated technical/analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Required to document processes followed to ensure repeatability and verify accuracy of conclusions.
- Ability to interface with all levels in the organization, including manufacturing or lab personnel and senior management
- Ability to drive teams and suppliers to complete commitments and projects in a timely manner.
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Excel required: pivot tables and graphs; expertise with word-processing and presentation software with proficiency in PowerPoint to create and edit presentations
- Exceptional presentation and facilitation skills.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.
- Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, trending, and factor analysis.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.
- Develop and lead Reliability Analysis.
- Performs and coordinates Root Cause Analysis on failed equipment and systems.
- Develop and execute corrective actions to reduce equipment unplanned downtime.
- Manages Avanti’s CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)
- Plan, monitor, report, schedule maintenance tasks, and track work orders.
- Participates in project inception and commissioning.
- Assist in the identification of new equipment and commissioning.
- Start-up, installation, or qualification activities.
- Authoring IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
- Maintain an understanding of cGMP and compliance in a manufacturing setting.
- Generate policies and procedures to standardize maintenance across the site.
- Interface with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and SHE.
- Validation for maintenance requirements and implementation.
- Work closely with senior staff.
- Work on projects with minimal complexity.
- Participate in quality circles for small projects on-site.
- Participate in sustainability impact assessments for projects.
What We Offer:
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.
- Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
Additional Information:
This is a site-based role located at our Alabaster, AL.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [email protected].
Why Croda?
At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.
Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
