Production Engineer/Specialist
Momentive Performance Materials
- Friendly, WV
- $52,100-76,340 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
You’ll take an active role in building a strong safety culture by supporting environmental compliance, health, and safety initiatives. With guidance from senior engineers, you’ll help drive certifications, training, awareness programs, and specialized initiatives that keep both people and processes safe.Production Area Support:
You’ll gain hands-on experience with daily production operations, ensuring schedules are met while driving improvements in equipment integrity, reliability, and efficiency. You’ll collaborate with the business team on product quality metrics, learn the ins and outs of equipment capabilities, and get exposure to safety programs, preventative maintenance, emergency response, employee relations, and quality testing in the lab.Problem Solving:
You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and specialists to tackle real-world challenges—whether technical, operational, or equipment-related. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your problem-solving skills, learn to administer Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs, and apply modern engineering technologies to maintain 100% PM compliance.Performance Tracking:
You’ll monitor production performance by analyzing data, identifying trends, and working with teams across the site to assess results. Your insights will help drive improvements and ensure operations run smoothly.Team Collaboration & Leadership Development:
You’ll partner with site management and department leaders to support broader site operations. As part of the team, you’ll build strong relationships, gain leadership exposure, and contribute to initiatives that keep the plant operating at its best.Other duties as assigned.#LI-MTQualifications:The following are required for the roleBachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering OR related field, or 3 years of chemical process manufacturing experience.Strong problem-solving credentials with an interest in chemical production.Knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools and sound engineering practices.Solid academic preparation in the chemical engineering discipline.Ability to lead and measure the effectiveness of the day-to-day activities of equipment in a multifunctional organization.Broad and general knowledge of chemical manufacturing and an interest in building a chemical engineering career based on a production and process chemical engineering foundation.Experience working with and through others with strong values and integrity, with team inclinations.The following are preferred for the role:Experience in Six Sigma, SAP, and ISO systems is a plusPractical experience with process optimizationBasic understanding of chemical plant operations, equipment, and EHS guidelinesWhat We Offer: Base Pay Range: $52,100 - $76,340The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolutionAdditionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.Student debt pay-off program.Professional development programs and courses.Wellness programs and financial education.Refer to the on our Careers page for a detailed description on the physical job requirements.About Us:Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.