Production Engineer

Production Engineer

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing Position Type:
Full-Time | On-Site Department:
Production / Engineering

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Engineer to support daily operations within a chemical manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for optimizing production processes, improving equipment reliability, troubleshooting operational issues, and ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical engineering, process improvement, preventive maintenance, and production supervision. This role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Production & Engineering Support Provide technical engineering support for daily chemical processing and manufacturing operations.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, product quality, and yields.
• Perform material balance calculations, analyze production data, and evaluate process performance.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), production instructions, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical input for capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Preventive Maintenance & Equipment Reliability Collaborate with maintenance teams to develop and improve preventive maintenance programs.
• Identify equipment reliability concerns and implement solutions to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize production interruptions.
• Ensure operators are properly trained in equipment inspections, basic troubleshooting, and safe operating procedures.
• Production Supervision & Leadership Supervise production operators and ensure daily manufacturing goals are achieved.
• Coordinate shift schedules, staffing, and operational resources.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to production personnel.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous employee development.
• Ensure proper training on new equipment, processes, and operating procedures.
• Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, HAZOP studies, and Management of Change (MOC) procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action planning.
• Ensure accurate production records, batch documentation, and inventory reporting.
• Investigate quality concerns and implement improvements to maintain product consistency.
• Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve production efficiency, and increase equipment reliability.
• Support process optimization and operational improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to achieve production objectives.
• Assist with operational planning, budgeting, and long-term process improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of chemical processing equipment, manufacturing operations, and production systems.
• Experience with equipment troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and industrial safety practices.
• Ability to analyze production data, perform engineering calculations, and identify process improvements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with production or process modeling software.
• Familiarity with HAZOP studies, Management of Change (MOC), and process hazard assessments.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of capital equipment projects and manufacturing cost optimization.

• Must be comfortable working on-site in an industrial chemical manufacturing facility.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, and kneel as needed.
• Ability to inspect equipment, read instrumentation, and work in production environments with moderate noise levels.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Chemical Engineer with supervisory experience in chemical…