Process Engineer (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Main/Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Foster and enforce a zero-harm safety culture for all employees and contractors, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Lead the operation and continuous improvement of departmental systems, including daily performance tracking, maintenance strategies, and reliability initiatives.
• Closely work with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to evaluate, initiate actions, and improve process performance, including scrap, rework, and equipment efficiency.
• Support in other areas, such as new product implementation and engineering initiatives (e.g., New Product Development, Technical Releases, FEA, system upgrades).
• Analyze production data and develop improvement plans to enhance throughput, quality, and cost performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions related to process issues and customer complaints.
• Use Six Sigma Methodology to drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase customer satisfaction and reduce defects.
• Design and qualify new products and processes, including evaluation of new raw materials and technologies.
• Drive modernization by developing machine and process designs for new and existing product lines, replacing obsolete equipment and improving system reliability, continuity, and performance.
• Lead and manage capital (CAPEX) and expense projects end-to-end, including scope development, justification, vendor selection, payback analysis, MOC execution, CER preparation, installation, execution of work, and approval of payments for invoices.
• Provide training and maintain technical documentation (ISO procedures, work instructions process sheets, etc.).
• Lead projects that improve safety, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Support the planning and execution of plant shutdowns, including coordination, field walkthroughs, and risk mitigation planning.

Work Related Experience, Skills, AND Training

• 5-7 years of experience in process engineering or plastics.
• Experience with polymer processing such as extrusion or compression molding.
• Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks desired.
• Demonstrated communication expertise, including strong written and verbal skills with the ability to effectively present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership and project manager experience with a proven ability to collaborate across functions and build effective working relationships.
• Solid mechanical aptitude, including the ability to read, interpret, and apply blueprints, and industrial equipment understanding.
• Working knowledge of industrial equipment, with an understanding of system interactions within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing demands effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, to support reporting, analysis, and documentation.
• Proven leadership capability, with a track record of influencing teams, driving results, and supporting continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and other continuous improvement / problem solving tools.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities, including root cause analysis, issue identification, and implementation of effective corrective actions.
• Proven project management experience, with the ability to lead initiatives from concept through execution and completion.
• Understanding of plant utility and support systems, ensuring operational reliability and efficiency.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards, including OSHA requirements, Management of Change (MOC) processes, and applicable industry standards.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70,000-90,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.