Auburn Production Engineer

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

About you and this role:

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Production Engineer located in Auburn, MI (USA). This Site is mostly composed of specialty compounding unit operations which sell into the aerospace, electronics and automotive markets. The complexity with the Site comes from the challenging applications and customer expectations.

The Production Engineer Serves as a vital resource for Operations by applying technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems, and enable safe and efficient production of low cost, quality products. Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within job discipline. Performs routine assignments and solves standard problems using existing procedures. Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience. They will work closely with the Operations Leaders and the quality team to produce our highly profitable products.

Responsibilities:* Works closely with the operations team leveraging their problem-solving skills and technical expertise.

• Elevates and appropriately applies knowledge of the plant and technology referencing historical data and conferring with Technology Center or other subject matter experts (SMEs).
  
• Ensures Most Effective Technology (MET) is understood and utilized and that process automation is used as a tool to optimize plant performance.
  
• Utilizes defined MET and challenges/escalates MET application and assumptions when better solutions arise.
  
• Partners with experts to perform advanced troubleshooting and improve and document operating discipline.
  
• Diagnoses and documents root causes of asset utilization losses in the facility.
  
• Understands why specific procedure steps and precautions are needed and keeps a strong field presence to reinforce the importance.
  
• Conducts daily review of logbook and alarm history to better understand the plant operation and stay engaged with daily activities.
  
• Maintains, owns, and reviews daily Key Process Indicators (KPI)/ trends to ensure optimum performance.
  
• Responds urgently to plant issues and emergencies.
  
• Acts as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and drives implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.
  
• Provides leadership, expertise, diagnosis, and optimization in plant Raw Material Efficiency, which may include yield or waste generation.
  
• Ensures compliance with plant operating permits. Understands site integration and provides input to optimize the overall system.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
  
• Stand/Walk for extended periods of time.
  
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
  
• Work in tight and closed in spaces.
  
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator.
  

Your Skills:* Must understand and demonstrate accountability for their work and actions

• Candidate must have the utmost level of trustworthiness
  
• Candidate must be able to work collaboratively with a cross functional team and have a high degree of emotional intelligence
  
• Candidate must have a passion for continuous improvement
  
• Must have a passion for demonstrating a strong safety culture
  
• Be comfortable with the rapidly changing life of direct operations
  

Qualifications:* A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

• Ability to safely work in a plant environment, meet physical demands, work at elevated heights, and comfortably use PPE and safety equipment. Must be familiar with or open to training on proper equipment usage.
  
• Experience in IATF quality management systems is preferred.
  
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
  

Additional Notes:* This position is located in Auburn, MI (USA).

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
  

Benefits - What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:* Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.

• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
  
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
  

+ Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).

• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  

+ Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.

• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
  
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
  
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
  
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
  
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group�s (ERG) participation.
  
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
  
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
  
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
  
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  

+ Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)

+ Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)

+ Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.