Senior Process Engineer

Position

Senior Process Engineer – Manufacturing Technology team (Elkton, MD). Reports to the Manufacturing Technology Manager.

• Provide technical oversight for day‑to‑day operations at Elkton facility and toll manufacturing locations, including process monitoring, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis.
• Lead and/or participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) related activities such as Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) reviews, Pre‑Start‑Up Safety Reviews (PSSR), Mechanical Integrity, Process Technology, and other technical and safety reviews.
• Initiate Management of Change (MOC) activities to improve the safety, quality, environment, and/or cost of the production unit.
• Perform tests on the process to improve the safety, quality, environment, and/or cost of the production unit.
• Perform tests on the process with new products (incl. new polymers and/or new chemicals).
• Review, revise, and create procedures and other technical documentation.
• Assist capital project front‑end loading to ensure equipment is specified to meet process requirements at the highest uptime and lowest life‑cycle cost; provide process support to all project phases.
• Work on continuous improvement activities to improve area performance.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and co‑ops.

• BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of typical equipment used in a Chemical and/or Polymer Processing Plant, and/or elastomer compounding unit (pumps, compressors, piping, valves, extruders, internal mixer, etc.).
• Demonstrated capability to understand the underlying chemical interactions within a Chemical Plant.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize and execute improvements that support the Business goals in Safety, Throughput & Cost.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hard hat, Nomex, eye protection, etc.
• Demonstrated understanding of OSHA 1910 (Process Safety Management).
• Ability to travel (~10% of time).

• 8+ years manufacturing experience.
• Experience with polymer and/or elastomer processing and compounding.
• Capital project or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power Platform.
• Experience with Aspen Process Explorer / IP 21 / SEEQ and SAP/R3.
• Familiar with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) technology elements such as Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Technology, Management of Change (MOC), Mechanical Integrity / Quality Assurance (MIQA), Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
• Company‑paid Volunteer Days

Pay Range (in Local Currency): $ – $

Chemours Level: 26

Annual Bonus Target: 11%

Disclaimer:
The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

Chemours is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non‑discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E‑Verify employer.

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation.

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1‑B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant status) is not currently available for this position.