Chemical Process Engineer II

Overview

As a Chemical Process Engineer II at Solstice Advanced Materials, you will provide technical expertise at the Metropolis site to ensure 24/7 UF6 production meets quality, cost, and efficiency requirements. Your role will focus on continuous process improvement, safety, and operational excellence.

• Support daily troubleshooting of plant operations.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement process changes to drive safety, quality, production, and cost performance.
• Participate in HSE and Process Safety Management programs (MOC, PSA, RCA, incident investigations).
• Identify, monitor, and sustain Key Process Indicators to achieve production, yield, and cost targets.
• Collaborate with site engineers to develop and implement innovative engineering solutions to improve OEE.
• Mentor and train front‑line staff on unit design and optimal operation.
• Utilize Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools to drive process improvements.
• Develop capital project scopes and associated process packages to improve or maintain unit operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a chemical industry.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a production or process engineering role within a chemical manufacturing facility.

• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Strong computer literacy and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with identifying process changes and recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with HS&E regulations and life critical safety tools (Lock‑out/Tag‑out, Line Break, Hot Work permits).
• Ability to work safely among highly hazardous materials and wear required PPE.

The annual base salary range for this position is $84k–$115k. Salary offers are based on scope, experience, education, and market considerations.

Solstice Advanced Materials offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, and educational assistance. Paid time off (vacation, personal business, sick time, parental leave) and 12 paid holidays are also provided.

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Metropolis, IL | Full‑time | Chemical Process Engineer II | 2 days ago