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Process Engineer

Job in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, 72402, USA
Listing for: Unilever
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Process Engineer, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 88600 - 133000 USD Yearly USD 88600.00 133000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing and utility processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role serves as the technical owner of process improvements and projects, supporting process performance and capability, and leading the end-to-end delivery of capital and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure stable, consistent, and controlled production operations. Working closely with Operations, Quality, R&D, Maintenance, and Engineering, the Process Engineer drives optimization of process conditions, reduces variability, and supports scale-up, technology transfer, and continuous improvement across batching, material handling, and utility systems.

You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters – for people and the planet.

Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

Key Responsibilities Process Optimization & Performance
  • Analyze plant data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and loss drivers
  • Optimize throughput, yield, energy consumption, and operating cost
  • Monitor and adjust process conditions to maintain product quality and stability
  • Develop and improve processes for new and existing systems
  • Perform mass and energy balances to validate performance and capacity
  • Define and size critical equipment (pipes, pumps, mixers, heat exchangers, utilities)
  • Evaluate process and design alternatives to improve efficiency and cost
  • Support design reviews and ensure technical integrity of process systems
  • Utilize process data, simulation tools, and analytics to drive performance improvements
  • Lead and manage process capital projects from concept through execution, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery
  • Develop process KPIs, dashboards, and apply SPC/statistical analysis
  • Support new product introduction and technology transfer into manufacturing
  • Drive continuous improvement and sustain process performance
Troubleshooting & Plant Support
  • Lead RCA for process deviations and plant upsets
  • Troubleshoot batching issues, separations, heat transfer, and fluid systems
  • Provide technical support to Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Safety
  • Implement and validate corrective and preventive actions on the plant floor
Continuous Improvement & Governance
  • Drive yield improvement, waste reduction, and efficiency gains
  • Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solution methodologies
  • Standardize best practices and maintain process documentation and standards
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver sustainable improvements
Key Deliverables
  • Improved process yield, throughput, and efficiency
  • Reduced process variability, losses, and defects
  • Successful implementation of processes and capital improvements
  • Improved process safety and regulatory compliance
  • Reduced energy consumption and operating costs
  • Sustained process stability and performance
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field
  • at least 3-5+ years of experience in chemical engineering (chemical, oil & gas, or FMCG)
  • Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow, including application to process operation, equipment performance, and manufacturing and utility systems
  • Experience in continuous and/or batch processing environments
  • Experience in process design, optimization, and troubleshooting
  • Experience working with process control systems and plant operations
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability
  • Experience supporting commissioning, startup, or plant operations
  • Proven track record of delivering process improvements and cost savings
  • Proven experience leading Cap Ex projects from concept through commissioning, including scope, budget, and execution management
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