Process Design Engineer

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You will be responsible for leading and executing process engineering deliverables that support capital projects, manufacturing improvements, and corporate sustainability initiatives.

Working collaboratively with Operations, R&D, EHS, Project Engineering, and external engineering partners, you will ensure projects are designed to achieve business objectives while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

• Lead the development of process engineering deliverables for capital projects, including:
• Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Process descriptions and operating philosophies
• Equipment sizing and specifications
• Process calculations and mass/energy balances
• Utility and process design requirements
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, product quality, reliability, capacity, and cost performance.
• Conduct technical evaluations, feasibility studies, and process simulations to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support product commercialization by evaluating process capability and manufacturing readiness.
• Develop and modify process methods, and operating controls to meet product quality and production objectives.
• Recommend and implement process improvements, modifications, and standardization initiatives across manufacturing sites.
• Review product development requirements and evaluate compatibility with existing manufacturing processes, identifying required equipment, costs, schedules, and process changes.
• Integrate equipment capabilities and material characteristics to meet process and technology performance specifications.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), HAZOP studies, Management of Change (MOC), and other process safety activities.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and provide technical recommendations to improve plant performance.
• Develop engineering documentation, design standards, and best practices to improve consistency across the manufacturing network.
• Coordinate with external engineering firms, contractors, and equipment vendors as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline required.
• 10+ years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing, chemical, specialty chemicals, pulp and paper, water treatment, or industrial processing environment.
• Experience supporting capital projects from concept through startup.
• Experience developing process engineering design packages and technical documentation.
• Experience working in cross-functional project teams.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,530.00 and $ plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.