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Dow

(Senior) Improvement Engineer

Ahlen

FULL TIME

September 20, 2024

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Improvement Engineer to be located in Ahlen, Germany.

In this role, you will serve as a vital resource for Operations by applying technical and organizational skills to drive the plant level continuous improvement program targeted at delivering maximum value from the assets, while continuously improving process safety and production efficiency. You require expanded conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and broadens capabilities.

In addition, you will define and execute improvements align with the Plant Specific Technology Plan (PSTP) to close performance gaps thereby increasing Product Supply Reliability (PSR) and Asset Capability (AC). You provide project support, which includes fulfilling roles in the various continuous improvement project execution work processes (e.g. Global Project Methodology (GPM), Six Sigma, Lean) such as process engineering, control engineering, manufacturing representative and project manager. These projects can be cross-functional and require also relationships building and communication skills.

The (Senior) Improvement Engineer is responsible for identifying and tracking key measures to analyze plant performance and identify plant improvements. These improvement opportunities are then validated and with Business Support implemented as part of the Plant Specific Technology Plan, which the person in this role also maintains.

You will also support EH&S Programs and provide support and expertise for operations on an ad-hoc basis.

Responsibilities / Duties

Possesses in-depth process technology and continuous improvement skill sets helping to establish credibility with the operations team.
Drives knowledge exchange with technology experts to increase awareness of potential improvement opportunities for the technology.
Partners with the experts to develop and implement a Plant Specific Technology Plan (PSTP)that delivers positive year-over-year ROC (return on capital) and non-capital continuous improvement while meeting the plant level EH&S improvement goals.
Champions process safety activities and acts as a resource for relevant process safety concerns. Partners with plant operation and maintenance personnel to identify and track performance indicators to be used in identification of technology gaps and continuous improvement opportunities.
Supports the facility root cause investigation process by serving as a team member or facilitator for incidents related to process technology. Leads and supports plant continuous improvement activities aligned to the PSTP and also supports the capital plan for the facility. Leads continuous improvement activities for the facility and may serve in specific GPM related roles of project manager or manufacturing representative.
Champions the “next unplanned event” exercise for the plant and ensures potential solutions are captured in the appropriate prioritization system.
Serves as the implementation arm of the technology center.
Participates in the on-call program for plant immediate response and advising similar to other day support roles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering - preferably Chemical or Mechanical
Minimum of 3 years work experience in manufacturing or related experience
Strong technical and interpersonal effectiveness skills
High initiative and foster the “can do” mentality
Must be proactive, results oriented and have good communication skills

Additional information

Domestic relocation is available for this role

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
- Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
- Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting

www.dow.com

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on

www.dow.com

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