Senior Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer

Essential Functions

• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes and workflows from the ground up, ensuring efficiency, safety, and scalability.
• Evaluate and select equipment, tooling, and materials appropriate for chemical and industrial manufacturing operations.
• Create and maintain plant layouts, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) aligned with production goals.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and workflow assessments to identify and eliminate bottlenecks and waste (Lean/Six Sigma principles).
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and safety teams to ensure manufacturing processes meet product specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical oversight and troubleshooting support for production equipment and chemical handling systems.
• Support facility startup activities including equipment commissioning, qualification, and validation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable chemical safety regulations including PSM/RMP where required.
• Develop and deliver training programs for production staff on new processes, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Partner with leadership to build out the engineering function as the organization grows.
• Track and report key manufacturing KPIs; recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field required.
• 5-10 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Hands-on experience with chemical processes, hazardous materials handling, or specialty chemical manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with process design, plant layout, and equipment commissioning in a new or expanding facility.
• Familiarity with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, GHS/SDS requirements, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with evolving resources.
• Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) for plant layout and process design.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP/MES systems a plus.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with greenfield or new facility launches is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies; certification a plus.
• Alignment with and ability to support an organizational culture centered on faith, family, work, and core values.
• Embrace and foster company values of Integrity, Excellence, People Chemistry, Golden Rule, Courage and Servant-Leadership.