Production / Run Plant Engineer

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines the power of science and technology to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company is driving innovations that extract value from the intersection of chemical, physical and biological sciences to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, clean energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's integrated, market-driven, industry-leading portfolio of specialty

* Understands all applicable process, equipment and control technologies. * Works with Technical Advising and plant personnel to optimize operations and to meet Business and plant goals. * Participates in advanced trouble shooting and coaches others to learn these skills. * Implements best practices in operations in order to optimize operations. Ensures Most Effective Technology (MET), and specific Operating Discipline requirements are in place. * Performs appropriate Manage Production roles as determined by Plant / Business. Example: Operate Plant, Operating Discipline, Produce to Plan / Record Production, etc. * Understands and applies skills and knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC) technology, to maximize plant asset utilization and produce low cost, quality products. * Initiates changes to plant operating procedures to ensure they are valid and up to date. Works with the Technical Advisor and Operating Technicians in this respect. * Networks with other engineers on site and within the global business to leverage knowledge on plant operations. * Communicates technical information and issues to plant personnel and Technology or Expertise centers, as required * Participates on and leads teams in his/her area of accountability, as required * Owns, monitors, and tracks SICs as required. * Implements process improvements in support of reduction of variation, capacity and yield improvement. * Monitors and improves raw material variability. * Works with Semiworks and Technical Service & Development personnel as needed for new product development and scale up. * Conducts and participates in root cause analysis, FMEA, etc. as required.

**Education:** * Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering related discipline * Required Qualifications: * 2 or more years’ experience in a manufacturing or engineering related role * A minimum requirement for this U.S. - based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent basis (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident or qualifying Asylee / Refugee). **Preferred Qualifications:** * Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree * Polymer Chemistry, Process Automation or Adhesive Processing experience * Experience with new product development and/or scale-up activities * Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification * Knowledge of Statistical Process Control * Experience with LEAN manufacturing **Other Key Qualifications:** * Strong communication and problem solving skills * Comfortable working in an empowered team environment