Plant Engineer
Evonik - Lafayette, IN
Hiring: Plant Engineer Company: Evonik Location: Lafayette, IN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 17:57:02 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Plant Engineering, Facility Design, Production Operations, Project Management, Maintenance Management, Capital Projects, Equipment Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Reliability Improvements, cGMP, ESHS Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Asset Management, SAP, Budget Management, Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Experience: - A few years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment preferred - Experience successfully executing engineering and capital projects - Experience managing annual budgets of approximately $2.5M–$3M - Experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing and processing equipment preferred Required Skills: - Strong knowledge of plant engineering, facility design, production operations, project management, maintenance management, and applicable engineering standards and policies - Proven technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills - Demonstrated ability to identify improvement opportunities, overcome operational challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives - Solid understanding of project management and plant engineering principles - Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills - Ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives without direct supervisory authority - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and other engineering/business software applications - Ability to provide technical engineering expertise and support for manufacturing operations, including equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements - Ability to lead small capital and technical change projects from concept through design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and startup - Ability to develop and execute maintenance and asset management strategies - Ability to create, maintain, and improve engineering standards, specifications, work instructions, technical documentation, and change control processes - Ability to ensure compliance with Quality and ESHS requirements, including leading investigations, participating in quality risk assessments, and hazard analyses (PHA/EHA) Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Strong collaboration skills across multiple functions and organizational levels - Ability to work independently and provide engineering support to a production plant or area - Commitment to safe work practices and regulatory standards Compensation: Not specified Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!