Process Engineer

Location: Aurora

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.  

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  This position reports to the Supervisor, Process Engineering.

This position is located in Aurora, North Carolina, U.S.A. and is not available for remote work.

What you will do:

Provide technical leadership to research and/or develop systems, products, or processes for a variety of assigned projects. Projects assigned include a wide variety of chemical process, quality, statistical and environmental subjects

Work self-guided and provide oversight and guidance to Process Development technicians and/or consultants when assistance is needed for specific projects

Apply scientific and engineering principles for research and continuous improvement programs involving product development, processing, manufacturing technology, quality control, and bulk transportation

Manage projects and maintains constant communication with cross functional groups to drive projects from concept through commercialization

Be responsible for documentation to ensure the consistent manufacture of new products, including batch records, production instructions, validation, and stability protocols Work with Quality Assurance to ensure all product documentation is written, stored, and approved for commercial manufacture; includes raw material requirements, product guaranteed specifications and Certificate of Analysis, equipment cleaning requirements, SOP/method validations, etc.

Develop formulations and processes to support the development of new and novel products and/or optimization of existing products. Responsible for the coordination and execution of bench-top, pilot, manufacturing scale-up and verification batches with speed and robustness

Maintain accurate records of all development projects

Prepare all relevant technical documents such as raw material and bulk specifications, SOP's, manufacturing batch records, technology transfer documents and any other relevant documents in the development and commercialization of the products

Conduct research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes

Develop safety procedures for those working with dangerous chemicals

Help design and plan the layout of equipment

Conduct tests and monitor the performance of processes throughout production

Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes

Support chemical plant processes

Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations

Assist in maintaining site Quality Management System Work with customers, Nutrien Sales and plant operations personnel to identify and remediate product quality concerns

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering is required5+ years of experience in chemical processing is required

Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in product/process development, laboratory techniques, pilot plant equipment operations and identification of opportunities for improvements

Firm foundation in chemistry and…