Process Engineer

About the role

This position reports to the Supervisor, Process Engineering. This position is located in Aurora, North Carolina, U.S.A. and is not available for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to research and/or develop systems, products, or processes for a variety of assigned projects.
• Work self-guided and provide oversight and guidance to Process Development technicians and/or consultants when assistance is needed for specific projects.
• Apply scientific and engineering principles for research and continuous improvement programs involving product development, processing, manufacturing technology, quality control, and bulk transportation.
• Manage projects and maintain constant communication with cross functional groups to drive projects from concept through commercialization.
• Be responsible for documentation to ensure the consistent manufacture of new products, including batch records, production instructions, validation, and stability protocols.
• Develop formulations and processes to support the development of new and novel products and/or optimization of existing products. Responsible for the coordination and execution of bench-top, pilot, manufacturing scale-up and verification batches with speed and robustness.
• Maintain accurate records of all development projects.
• Prepare all relevant technical documents such as raw material and bulk specifications, SOP's, manufacturing batch records, technology transfer documents and any other relevant documents in the development and commercialization of the products.
• Conduct research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes.
• Develop safety procedures for those working with dangerous chemicals.
• Help design and plan the layout of equipment.
• Conduct tests and monitor the performance of processes throughout production.
• Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes.
• Support chemical plant processes.
• Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Assist in maintaining site Quality Management System.
• Work with customers, Nutrien Sales and plant operations personnel to identify and remediate product quality concerns.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical processing is required.
• Firm foundation in chemistry and mathematics.
• Excellent project, problem solving and time management skills.
• Excellent research knowledge and skills with the ability to statistically analyze data.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Experience/knowledge in the agricultural chemical manufacturing business is preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in product/process development, laboratory techniques, pilot plant equipment operations and identification of opportunities for improvements.

Skills

• Technical leadership
• Project management
• Documentation and record keeping
• Research and development
• Process development
• Quality control
• Equipment design and planning
• Problem solving
• Communication and collaboration
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Benefits

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Pay

Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

Schedule

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit our website and submit your resume and cover letter.