Chemical Engineer

About the role

The Chemical Engineer role supports production operations and leads process and equipment improvement projects. Key responsibilities include process optimization, implementing new and upgraded equipment, collaborating with product development teams, and troubleshooting production and process equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day production operations by providing chemical engineering expertise and guidance.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, quality, and reliability in manufacturing.
• Plan, execute, and oversee projects involving new equipment installation and existing equipment upgrades.
• Collaborate with the product development team to transition new products from development to full-scale manufacturing.
• Manage equipment-related projects, including handoff from product development to manufacturing and coordination of new product development and counter-production projects.
• Troubleshoot production and process equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams and P&ID (piping and instrumentation) diagrams to support safe and efficient operations.
• Conduct hazard analyses and other safety-related assessments to ensure safe handling of materials and operation of processes.
• Apply structured problem-solving tools and root cause analysis methodologies to resolve process and quality issues.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including R&D and product development, to support future-focused projects and innovation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement culture by documenting best practices, standardizing processes, and sharing learnings across teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical engineering preferred, with openness to a combination of chemical and manufacturing experience.
• Experience in chemical engineering principles, including process design and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with process improvement in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in developing and interpreting P&ID diagrams and process flow diagrams.
• Experience conducting hazard analyses and other safety-related evaluations for processes and equipment.
• Demonstrated experience using problem-solving tools and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience handling materials in a lab environment for testing and validation.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues in a production setting.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, including product development and R&D.

Qualifications

• Experience in both chemical and manufacturing environments is highly valued.
• Experience in supporting new product introductions from development into manufacturing.
• Familiarity with equipment projects, including new installations and upgrades in a production facility.
• Interest in working within industries such as power generation and advanced technology supply chains.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to grow into new functions or leadership roles as the organization expands.
• Comfort working closely with operations, engineering, and technical teams on the factory floor and in the lab.

Skills

• Problem-solving tools and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Process flow diagrams and P&ID diagrams.
• Hazard analyses and safety-related assessments.
• Lab environment for materials testing and validation.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Continuous improvement culture.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, relocation assistance, paid holidays and vacation.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Postville, IA.

Application Deadline

The position is anticipated to close on Jul 19, 2026.