Senior Process Engineer

Company Overview Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility making the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions. Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and specialty paper & packaging. Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities, providing product consistency, supply security, and timely delivery.

As a member of the global Aurorium Process Engineering Team, the Senior Process Engineer is responsible for executing business unit driven process development programs using practical application of fundamental engineering principles. This role involves the development, design, and introduction of new chemical and pharmaceutical processes from lab through to full scale manufacture of new and existing products, and providing ongoing technical support for existing businesses, including the improvement and optimization of chemical processes.

This role can be located at one of the following sites:
Indianapolis, Indiana, or Midlothian, Texas.

• Define, lead, and manage process design projects to generate constructable designs for new or expanded processes.
• Develop and, with support from multi-functional teams, lead execution of plant process improvement projects and new product introductions.
• Incorporate commercial and operational cost elements into design objectives to target both commercial and technical success.
• Develop appropriate engineering models to improve scale-up and operation of Aurorium technologies, securing and enhancing Aurorium process knowledge.
• Deliver new chemical process design for the engineering team and collaborate with project and operation teams throughout the execution of a project from concept to commercial scale production.

• Comply with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements.
• Report all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly.
• Act in a safe and responsible manner at all times.

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in problem-solving.
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development, fostering continuous improvement of both self and the business.
• Assist in training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members.
• Exercise autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering is required.

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience within engineering design and/or manufacturing of chemical, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical products.
• Preferred specialized expertise in organic chemistry, separations, kinetic measurements, formulation, solids handling and processing, catalysis, heat and mass transfer, mixing/blending, crystallization, batch and continuous processes, integrated reaction/separations.
• Preferred experience with process design and development, including developing process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Preferred experience with Aspen modeling, statistical software packages, and DCS infrastructure.

• Demonstrated experience with cross functional teams and engineering projects.
• Analytical approach to defining unit operations and developing process equipment calculations and designs.
• Experience working in a PSM regulated environment and leading safety reviews.
• Fundamental knowledge of continuous and batch chemical operations including reaction, distillation, heat exchange, solids handling, utilities, and process control.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities.
• Self-motivated and ability to work within a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking and analytical abilities for assessing situations and opportunities to drive decisions.
• Passion for continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
• Embodies Aurorium core values: credible, outcome-oriented, driven, empowered accountability.

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.