Production Engineer

Job Family Group: Engineering Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity. At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner. Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world. Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity! This role is ideal for candidates with experience and interest in supporting production processes in a manufacturing environment. Are you looking to develop and learn engineering fundamentals in the chemical industry with the support of an experienced and inclusive team? Please read below for more information on this unique opportunity to make an impact with Ingevity! The Production Engineer will provide day-to-day technical and engineering support to the operating areas; assists in planning, design, and installation of equipment and processes in the operating areas. How you will impact Ingevity: Provide technical and engineering support for day-to-day processing and process improvements. Assist with troubleshooting production challenges related to equipment, processes, quality, and systems. Collaborates with operators; provides guidance and develops their knowledge. Assist with development and design of equipment and processes to support customer needs, safety/environmental compliance, and efficient manufacturing. Make recommendations for process improvements and capital expenditures in support of the area's productivity, safety, environmental, maintenance, quality, and cost reduction objectives. Assists with the development of and facilitates training for operations group in implementation of operating procedures, safety/environmental protocol, and new/revised processes and equipment. Research and develop new and improved manufacturing processes and equipment in support of the facilities productivity improvement strategies. Attend plant reviews, sales, and operations meetings as needed and make presentations. Participates as requested on plant committees in support of safety, environmental, organizational, quality, and manufacturing objectives. What you need to succeed: Completed Bachelor's or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering required. December 2023 graduates are eligible to apply. Experience supporting production processes in a manufacturing environment including Co-op and/or internship experience is preferred but not required. Good interpersonal relationship skills, problem solving/troubleshooting skills, and written/verbal communication skills. Work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and our customers' organizations. This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. The successful candidate must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US. This position is eligible for relocation assistance Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs. Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Ingevity: Purify, Protect and Enhance Ingevity provides products and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, we develop, manufacture and bring to market solutions that help customers solve complex problems and make the world more sustainable. We operate in three reporting segments: Performance Chemicals, which includes specialty chemicals and pavement technologies; Advanced Polymer Technologies, which includes biodegradable plastics and polyurethane materials; and Performance Materials, which includes activated carbon. Our products are used in a variety of demanding applications, including adhesives, agrochemicals, asphalt paving, bioplastics, coatings, elastomers, lubricants, pavement markings, publication inks, oil exploration and production and automotive components that reduce gasoline vapor emissions. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 31 countries around the world and employs approximately 2,050 people. The company’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:NGVT). For more information, visit Ingevity.com.