Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. 

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.  Come grow with us!

The purpose of this position is to provide mechanical and process engineering and machine operation expertise for the New Carlisle manufacturing facility; provide support on new projects which would have major impact on manufacturing performance.  

Reports To:

Engineering Manager

External Contacts:

Mechanical contractors, equipment vendors, corporate Engineering, equipment design engineers.  

Internal Contacts:

Interaction with other plant functions including: Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Accounting, Plant and Process Engineering.  

Responsibilities:

The incumbent is expected to perform the duties Living the Alkegen Values of Safety, Ethics, People, Commitment, Customer Focus, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork, and Speed and Agility. The general responsibilities include:

• Monitors process variables to ensure meeting production standards and takes corrective action or training as needed

• Developing and implementing continuous improvement steps

• Provides mechanical and process design support for projects implemented.  

• Provides troubleshooting, design and maintenance support.

• Provides recommendations for safe equipment operation and appropriate application of available technology.  Specify equipment, select vendors and design equipment and/or process.

• Utilizes Auto CAD to maintain process system documentation consistent with Corporate standards.

• Organizes, initiates and monitors new product trials on continuous production machinery.

• Works actively to identify and recommend process improvements and enhancements in support of overall continuous improvement.

• Performs in a team-oriented environment, utilizing strong communication techniques.  Uses team-oriented interpersonal skills to achieve team objectives.

• Develops, enhances, and implements systems that increase efficiency and optimize all phases of service or production processes, from design to manufacturing.

• Oversees process design projects, and ensures the efficient and safe functioning of all the processes related to producing a product, substance, or service.

• Designs processes and equipment related to the development and commercialization of products or services that are cost effective and in keeping with a given budget.

• Evaluates existing processes, suggests measures for improvement, and configures manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability, boost productivity, quality, and profitability, and develop best practices within the production process.

• Implements methods and process designs, creates prototypes, tests, and makes necessary modifications where required.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Required (Mechanical, Ceramic, Chemical, Industrial)

• At least 5 years' relevant industrial experience working with manufacturing processes

• Team player used to working together with production, quality, maintenance, etc.

• Must be able to maneuver, manipulate, and use parts up to 40lbs

• Must be able to work in confined spaces and low overhead areas

• Must be able to recognize and respond to visual and audible warning signs/tones

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee is required to execute the following:

• Standing or walking for approximately 70% of the time.

• Occasional bending, reaching, pushing and pulling when moving various items.

• Lifting intermittently of various items for approximately 10% of the time. Typically, assistance would be provided for weights exceeding 50 pounds.

Equipment Used:

• Computer / computer programs

• Office equipment

• Hand Tools

• Measuring equipment

• Production equipment

• Mobile equipment

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties of this position are performed throughout the entire floor space of Alkegen.

Duties are performed primarily in manufacturing areas where compliance with applicable safety rules is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is moderate.

Safety Requirements

• Expected to assist in the implementation of safety and policy statements as needed.

• Comply with all department and facility safety regulations.

• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Report all job-related illness and injuries per site policy.

• Report all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.

• Attend safety training as required.

If you are interested in being part of a world class Engineering function here at Alkegen. then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.