Improvement Engineer

At FMC, our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture, Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline, to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges.

For more than a century, FMC has successfully delivered some of the industry’s most advanced, innovative solutions that protect farmers’ crops from destructive pests and disease, while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.

**Improvement Engineer (M/F/d)**

The Technical Center Improvement Engineer for Process and Equipment is responsible for leading the implementation of new product and process technologies, optimizing existing processes, and developing small capital projects. This role involves close collaboration with operations to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, and to develop projects for inclusion in the 5-year plan. The Improvement Engineer will also champion the implementation and management of Process Safety Management (PSM) at the site. This position reports to the regional formulation & packaging Technical Center Manager.

This role will be responsible for providing support in the areas of Process Safety Management, New Product Introduction (NPI), New Technology and Capital Project Development as well as

asset Utilization and Continuous Improvement

**Responsibilities**

**Process Safety Management (PSM) Champion**:

- Lead the Management of Change (MOC) process at the facility.
- Act as the Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) coordinator.
- Ensure compliance with PSM policies and drive improvements.

**New Product Introduction (NPI)**:

- Collaborate with the NPI Engineer to meet project milestones and develop the Technical Transfer Package (TTP).
- Oversee quality assurance for new product launches, including defining process parameters and testing plans with R&D.

**Technology and Capital Project Management**:

- Research and recommend advancements in process technologies.
- Lead technical aspects of regional supply chain projects.
- Manage small and participate to large capital projects related to formulation processes.

**Asset Utilization & Continuous Improvement**:

- Analyse performance data to identify and implement long-term process optimizations.
- Execute Continuous Improvement projects annually.
- Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to prioritize plant improvements.

**Qualifications**
- BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in a chemical environment with process experience
- A demonstrated history of bringing a major project in safely, on time and on budget
- General understanding of economic factors affecting the business

With approximately 6’500 employees at more than 100 sites worldwide, FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees varied and fulfilling career opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.