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Plant Engineer II Job, [Location] Arclin USA is currently looking for a Plant Engineering Manager for our Tacoma, WA location. Reporting to the Plant Manager , this position resides in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is responsible for specifications and design of plant facilities, controls and equipment for the Arclin Production Facilities that will achieve the desired result in the most cost-efficient manner while enhancing the environment, safety, quality, and long-term profitability of the facility. Plant Engineering Manager Responsibilities: • Accountable for all plant assets; responsible for controlling, tracking and reporting spending of the capital budget and the maintenance • Function as a project manager for capital projects • Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards • Hire and supervise all resources in the maintenance • Analyzes and plans maintenance work force utilization, predictive/preventative maintenance, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency • Provide technical advice on plant operations and improvements. Prepares engineering analysis of projects that includes preliminary design, detailed design, project cost analysis, life cycle cost analysis and equipment selection • Develop, evaluate and improve the manufacturing controls and automation utilizing knowledge of instrumentation, controls & automation, product design, materials, chemicals, and production equipment capabilities. • Leverage automation and controls to institutionalize consistencies in production • Conduct, facilitate, and participate in PHA, PSSR, and HAZOP • Plant Engineering Manager Requirements: • S. ideally in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering • 5+ years plant maintenance/engineering/project engineering experience in chemical or paper manufacturing • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated record of leadership, teamwork, adaptability, innovation and initiative • Ability to work well with all levels of personnel throughout the facility and the company • On call – carries a cell phone and responds to after hour emergencies • 1+ years of experience managing direct reports. Preferred: • Experience in TPM, 6 Sigma, Lean, 5S • Registered as a Professional Engineer • Experience in PSM program implementation and maintenance You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind. With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind. As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure

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Plant Engineer II Job, [Location]
Accountable for all plant assets; responsible for controlling, tracking and reporting spending of the capital budget and the maintenance
Function as a project manager for capital projects
Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards
Hire and supervise all resources in the maintenance
Analyzes and plans maintenance work force utilization, predictive/preventative maintenance, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
Develop, evaluate and improve the manufacturing controls and automation utilizing knowledge of instrumentation, controls & automation, product design, materials, chemicals, and production equipment capabilities.
Leverage automation and controls to institutionalize consistencies in production
Conduct, facilitate, and participate in PHA, PSSR, and HAZOP
S. ideally in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
5+ years plant maintenance/engineering/project engineering experience in chemical or paper manufacturing
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated record of leadership, teamwork, adaptability, innovation and initiative
Ability to work well with all levels of personnel throughout the facility and the company
On call – carries a cell phone and responds to after hour emergencies
1+ years of experience managing direct reports.

Nice-to-haves

Experience in TPM, 6 Sigma, Lean, 5S
Registered as a Professional Engineer
Experience in PSM program implementation and maintenance

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