Production Engineer

Syensqo · - Winona, MN

Level: Engineer
Team: Production
Base pay: $84k–$123k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Chemicals
Posted: 8 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at Syensqo (chemicals) in - Winona, MN. Maintain, develop and update all control documents such as process instructions, PCC, etc.

They ask for: 2+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, OEE, Root cause
Base pay: $84k–$123k
Day to day: relocation help
Openings: 2 with this title at this site

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Production Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $105k–$195k. This one lists $84k–$123k.

Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 19 production engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 18 other live production postings in Minnesota.

Base pay: About 10% below similar roles
Experience asked: Less than usual (2+ vs 10+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 63%
✓ Lean 42%
EHS / safety 32%
✓ Six Sigma 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Promotion path mentionedRelocation help

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requirements

Provide technical support and collaborates with Quality Engineers, Process Engineers and operations team to respond to all customer issues, quality escapes and other systemic quality issues.

Maintain, develop and update all control documents such as process instructions, PCC, etc.

Maintain and manage recipe effectiveness metric, BOMs, scrap, yield, and other aspects of product configuration

Update product routers to ensure we will be able to produce orders in full and on time.

Liaise with project/process engineers to implement new capital projects in the production area.

Supports employees in lean and six sigma principles and methodology. Ensure that operators have the background knowledge in these principles in order that they can effectively engage with the Area Improvement Team.

Ensures productivity metrics such as uptime and throughput are visible on the shop floor and deviations to standard are being worked.

Leads continuous improvement activities through the use of lean and various engagement tools (including kaizen, workout, 6S, etc.)

Lead execution of incremental process improvements (e.g. waste and First-time-Right) by actively engaging horizontally, vertically with all levels

Take corrective action to address process deviations and identify root cause to prevent recurrence

Fill in as relief for Production Manager as needed.

Review OEE data to identify ways we can increase capacity to fill customer orders

Conduct trainings and documentation updates for safety and production related issues

Spend time following up on issues identified by operators on the floor or others with the process

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Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for

The Production Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and support to ensure that currently defined processes meet or exceed targets in terms of safety, quality, productivity and cost. Lead incremental improvements initiatives to optimize existing processes.

This position reports to the Production Manager. This position works with all members of the work cell, other functional groups within the organization, customers and suppliers.

We can count on you to

Engage with operators on safety related issues

Assist with safe work permitting for TAR or special situational work. All production engineers should become special authorized signers.

Provide technical knowledge in PHA, MHA, and MOC process. Will also lead PSSRs. Will also work to close out old ATS actions around safety related issues.

Review ETQ to identify non conforming materials or customer complaints

Review LIMs for product testing results to ensure products will meet customer specifications

Walk floor to identify where the plant is in terms of safety items and production items. Knows how to communicate with external parties to get support to get areas back on track.

Inspect finish product to ensure it will meet customer

You will bring

•This position requires a four-year B.S. degree preferably in Composite or Chemical Engineering
•Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience.
•Must have well developed communication skills to work effectively with customers, operators, suppliers and other support groups within Syensqo.
•High motivation and self-starting abilities are a must and able to handle complex and demanding situations while maintaining sound decision making.

You can count on us to

•Provide excellent training and development opportunities at Syensqo

You will get

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Relocation assistance may be offered dependent on candidate's current location

16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

Training platform for all employees

Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

•Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
•At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want t