Process Engineer

Process Engineer – Imerys

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value‑added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast‑growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance.

As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

We are seeking a Process Engineer to provide analytical and process engineering support for all production processes. This role focuses on operational data collection and analysis, process improvement initiatives, and ensuring productivity and cost control. You will monitor and manage operational processes, ensure data integrity, report on improvement trends, and facilitate product development trials.

Lompoc, CA (relocation assistance provided)

• BS in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience in daily plant operations, project development, and statistical modeling.

• Provide process engineering support for all production processes.
• Collect and analyze operational data to drive process improvement.
• Monitor and manage processes to optimize productivity and cost control.
• Ensure baseline data integrity and report on improvement trends.
• Manage process improvement projects from scoping to validation.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical functions for capital projects and process improvements.
• Track, analyze, and suggest improvements for plant productivity data (e.g., tons/hour, chemical usage).
• Develop and maintain processes for scheduling and prioritizing activities.
• Ensure adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations.

• Overall Production Effectiveness
• Compliance with established in‑process and finished goods specifications
• Productivity & consumptions cost variances
• Process reliability & stability
• Process model accuracy

• Knowledge of continuous systematic processing, ideally in mineral processing equipment and methods.
• Ability to process, transfer, and act on analytical and environmental sampling data.
• Proficiency in producing block flow diagrams, process flow diagrams, and P&.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with all levels of employees and external parties.
• Competency in Google suite of products.
• Good problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently.

$75,000.00–$

Matching 401(k), Dental, Health, Vision insurance, Paid time off.

Bonus pay.

This position is not eligible for immigration/visa sponsorship.

Full time, Permanent

Recruiting support:

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. IMERYS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.