Process Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase throughput, reduce waste, improve yield, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Analyze chemical manufacturing processes using datadriven methods to identify bottlenecks, variability, and opportunities for optimization.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including P&IDs, SOPs, process flow diagrams, and operating parameters.
• Support daily plant operations, providing technical expertise to production teams and troubleshooting process issues in real time.
• Conduct root cause analyses for process deviations, equipment failures, and quality concerns, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, including OSHA, EPA, and internal company policies.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams such as maintenance, quality, R&D, and EHS to support new product introductions and process changes.
• Monitor key process metrics, develop dashboards, and recommend adjustments to maintain stable and efficient operations.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, equipment upgrades, and automation solutions to modernize plant capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related field).
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, batch or continuous processing, or related industrial environments.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with proficiency in process modeling, statistical analysis, or data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with process safety management (PSM), hazard analysis (HAZOP), Management of Change (MOC), PreStartup Safety Review (PSSR) and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.