Process Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Process Engineer to join our dynamic chemical manufacturing team. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager , the Process Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and maintaining chemical production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. This role is critical in driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting safe chemical operations across the facility.

• Process Design & Optimization – Develop, evaluate, and improve chemical manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Data Analysis – Collect and analyze process data using statistical tools to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Production Support – Provide technical support to production teams to resolve process-related issues, minimize downtime, and ensure consistent product quality.
• Documentation – Create and maintain process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and facility diagrams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with R&D, quality, EHS, maintenance, and supply chain teams to support new product introductions, scale-up activities, and process changes.
• Safety & Compliance – Ensure all chemical processes comply with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable safety and environmental regulations. Champion a culture of safety throughout the facility.
• Actively participate in and promote the facility’s
  Process Safety Management (PSM)program. Conduct and participate in
  Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs)
• Support
  Management of Change (MOC)processes for all process modifications.
• Continuous Improvement – Lead and participate in Lean Six Sigma initiatives, Kaizen events, and waste reduction projects to drive operational excellence
• Troubleshooting – Investigate and resolve process deviations, chemical non-conformances, yield losses, and quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical
  Engineering or a closely related field (e.g., Chemistry, Process or Industrial Engineering).
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a process engineering role within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies in a manufacturing setting
• Experience with
  Process Safety Management (PSM)programs in a chemical facility – preferred
• Familiarity with P& development and review.
• Knowledge of PHA ,
  FMEA and other risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems (e.g., Oracle) is a plus.

• Primarily chemical plant/manufacturing floor environment.
• Regular exposure to chemical processing areas requiring strict adherence to PPE protocols (safety glasses, gloves, chemical-resistant clothing, etc.).
• May require occasional travel to other facilities, supplier sites, or customer locations.

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