Company Information

DAK Americas is a globally competitive supplier of Terephthalic acid (TPA) - Monomers, Polyethylene Terephthalate Resins(PET) and Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) for the western hemisphere. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas and Mississippi.

DAK Americas is a division of

Position Description

The ideal Co-op will be results driven, motivated by technical challenges and has excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills. This career opportunity will be based out of our Moncks Corner, SC facility.

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide new product development, process improvement, capacity and debottlenecking studies and offer technical support to the manufacturing operations. Co-ops will work closely with Technical, Business and Engineering personnel to accomplish the aforementioned items.

The selected candidates will work on the following tasks :

• Working with support groups to develop and implement solutions to complex product, process and equipment problems
• Participate and lead in design, installation, startup and operations maintenance and improvement of a variety of chemical process equipment
• Responsible for initiation of product and process related ideas that generate improvement projects throughout the polyester stream
• Provide project management and technical support for capital projects
• Serve on or lead teams responsible for long-term process improvement planning and cost savings and/or reliability projects
• Evaluate new product, process and/or equipment applications and recommend and implement improvements to existing product, equipment or processes
• Provide technical support to various manufacturing and operations group
• Assist in check out and start-up on new processes and equipment, which may include shift coverage of varying durations

• Current student who is enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university
• Majoring in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 0-2 years experience is a manufacturing facility is preferred
• Fundamental understanding of statistics as it applies to designed experiments and understanding process variability.
• Working knowledge of or willingness to learn about process control systems in a DCS environment.
• Good analytical skills (ability to interpret process historical trends, analytical results, etc.)
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to successfully work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team seeking to continuously improve supply chain performance and customer satisfaction
• Results oriented. Ability to translate key area and business needs into the right priorities and action
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access Database)

DAK Americas LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. DAK Americas LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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