Manufacturing Process Engineer

East Providence, RI 02914, USA

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e‑mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's Pyro Thin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies.

Aspen's strategy is to partner with world‑class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high‑value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.

At Aspen, our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers, suppliers, and communities. They shape our interactions, guide our decisions, and inspire us to bring our best. Whether collaborating internally or externally, our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.

• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Problem Solvers
• We are Allies
• We Drive Forward

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Operations, the Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for supporting safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations in a Process Safety Management (PSM) covered facility. This role partners closely with operations, maintenance, and EHS teams to optimize process performance, maintain regulatory compliance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

The Manufacturing Process Engineer plays a key role in process safety, operational excellence, troubleshooting, and capital project support, ensuring processes operate within defined safe operating limits while driving improvements in yield, reliability, and efficiency.

• Support compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR ) and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) including HAZOP, HAZID, and FMEA studies to identify and mitigate process hazards.
• Lead or support Management of Change (MOC) reviews for modifications to process equipment, chemicals, operating procedures, or control systems.
• Support Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and Operational Readiness Reviews (ORR) for new, modified, or idled processes prior to startup.
• Maintain and update Process Safety Information (PSI) including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and operating limits.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses for process safety events, equipment failures, and near misses.
• Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and compliance reporting related to PSM elements.

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and EHS teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement safe, sustainable solutions.
• Monitor and analyze process data to ensure operation within defined safe operating limits and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, review, and maintain process documentation, including operating procedures, process flow diagrams, and engineering standards.
• Implement and monitor process control strategies to maintain stable and safe operating conditions.
• Provide technical support during process startups, shutdowns, and plant outages.
• Assist in training operators and technical staff on process changes, safety requirements, and updated procedures.

• Apply operational excellence and lean manufacturing principles to improve safety, productivity, and process reliability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield improvement, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and process capability.
• Utilize Lean and problem‑solving tools such as root cause analysis, Kaizen, 5S, and value stream mapping to eliminate inefficiencies.
• Analyze production and process data to identify trends and implement data‑driven improvements.

• Lead or support small capital projects including scope development, design review,…