Chemical Engineer-Digital Plant Manager

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
 

Job Title: Digital Plant Manager (DPM) - Data Analytics Focus

Location:

The Digital Plant Manager (DPS) is an on-site role located in Dallas, TX with domestic and international travel required to meet business needs.

Overview:

EMD Electronics plant in Dallas, TX is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Digital Plant Manager (DPM) with a specialization in data analytics to drive process improvement and operational efficiency on the manufacturing floor.  The DPM will play a pivotal role in applying machine learning, multivariate statistics, and predictive modeling in a complex manufacturing environment to solve challenging business problems, improve quality, and reduce cost.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead the development of data analytics techniques, methodologies, and solutions within the manufacturing environment.
• Apply statistical, machine learning, and other modeling methods to extract insights from complex manufacturing data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Develop and implement data-driven strategies to enhance overall plant performance and productivity.
• Lead the design and implementation of data analytics projects, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Work closely with the data engineering and data science teams to align data analytics initiatives with business objectives and best practices.
• Serve as lead trainer for site staff to accelerate adoption of digital platform/UPTIMIZE tools.

Who You are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience with industrial applications of statistics for process control/optimization with quantifiable business impact.
• Proficiency in multivariate statistical analysis and applied machine learning.
• Proficiency with SQL and Python, including PySpark, pandas, and scikit-learn.
• Excellent communication (English) and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to drive data-driven decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment is critical.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experienced track record of using data analytics to perform root cause analysis, improve product quality, increase operational efficiency, reduce manufacturing conversion costs, and eliminate scrap and rework.
• Experience working with enterprise data analytics platforms, particularly AWS, Tableau, and Palantir Foundry.
• Demonstrated experience managing scope, cost, and timeline for large-scale projects.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
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