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Process Engineer

Job in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, 72403, USA
Listing for: Unilever
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Process Engineer, Chemical Engineering, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
JOB PURPOSE 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-solving 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 performanceREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related fieldat 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…
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