The Process Engineer plays a key role in optimizing, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing operations within a chemical production environment. This role focuses on enhancing process efficiency, ensuring product quality, supporting safe operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
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Lead process improvement initiatives to increase throughput, reduce waste, improve yield, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
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Analyze chemical manufacturing processes using datadriven methods to identify bottlenecks, variability, and opportunities for optimization.
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Develop and maintain process documentation, including P&IDs, SOPs, process flow diagrams, and operating parameters.
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Support daily plant operations, providing technical expertise to production teams and troubleshooting process issues in real time.
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Conduct root cause analyses for process deviations, equipment failures, and quality concerns, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
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Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
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Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, including OSHA, EPA, and internal company policies.
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Collaborate with crossfunctional teams such as maintenance, quality, R&D, and EHS to support new product introductions and process changes.
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Monitor key process metrics, develop dashboards, and recommend adjustments to maintain stable and efficient operations.
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Evaluate and implement new technologies, equipment upgrades, and automation solutions to modernize plant capabilities.
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related field).
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Experience in chemical manufacturing, batch or continuous processing, or related industrial environments.
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills with proficiency in process modeling, statistical analysis, or data visualization tools.
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Familiarity with process safety management (PSM), hazard analysis (HAZOP), Management of Change (MOC), PreStartup Safety Review (PSSR) and risk assessment methodologies.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.
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Project leadership
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Technical engineering judgment
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Budget and cost control
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Vendor and contractor management
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Risk management
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Continuous improvement mindset
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Strong safety orientation
