Improvement Engineer

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture's biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex active, Isoflex active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We're looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you'll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we're building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time.

Position Overview

The Technical Center Improvement Engineer is to drive optimization of current processes, lead new process technology implementation, and small capital project development for the facilities. The Improvement Engineer will work closely with Operations to identify improvement opportunities, evaluate priorities for focused improvements, and provide projects for management of 5-year plan. This individual will be the site champion for implementation and management of PSM. This role will support both owned and tolled sites in the country.

Responsibilities

• Asset Utilization and Continuous Improvement:
  • Support plant Operations through supplemental review of performance data to identify long-term improvement plans to further optimize various processes
  • Successfully execute Continuous Improvement projects
  • Lead and/or participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to identify and prioritize areas of improvement for the plant
  • Conduct and/or participate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and complete all necessary Management of Change (MOC) requirements for implementation of process or system changes.
  • To identify bottlenecks in process and initiate Productivity improvement actions at Tolling sites.
  • To ensure capacities (Tolling sites) are in line with the Business needs and review the same at regular interval of times.
  • Driving Cost Reduction initiatives and enforce implementation.
• New Technology and Capital Project Development:
  • Develop and execute test protocols to determine the viability of new technology, when needed
  • Manage engineering contractors to develop project scope, schedule, estimate, requests for proposals (RFP), drawings and other project documents.
  • Develop necessary FEL and/or other CDP documentation for processing technologies that will require capital funding for implementation
  • Ensure all steps of MOC process are completed for new project implementation, including HAZOP, PHA and lessons learned meetings
  • Develop the 5-year capital plan for the facility based on recommended improvement 
• New Product Introduction (NPI):
  • Responsible for coordination of supply chain changes with respect to new pack size offerings, qualification of alternate supply (Ai or inert), addition of new manufacturing or transfer between manufacturing locations for an existing formulation and launch of a new product.
  • Establish regular communication with R&D team regarding critical milestones for each project to ensure Technical Transfer Package (TTP) is developed on schedule in support of Capital Deployment Process (CDP).
• Process Safety Management Champion:
  • Serve as the facility champion for the MOC process, ensuring the process is implemented, followed and completed for all identified changes
  • Support as the local site led to ensure compliance with changes and improvements to PSM related policies and procedures

Education

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field.

Experience

• You must have at least 5 to 8 years of working experience in an Agro chemical environment with process experience.
• Experienced professional with knowledge of the technical field and working knowledge of business processes, technologies and applications.
• A demonstrated history of bringing a major project in safely, on time and on budget.
• Experience in commissioning facilities.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic agility with foresight and the ability to create alternate plans.
• Strong project management skills.

Please note: Only applicants with full and unrestricted working rights in Australia or New Zealand will be considered. This includes Australian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with own valid work visas.

FMC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions at FMC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We value diversity and strive to ensure that our hiring and employment practices support a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.