Process Engineer , II, or III

Process Engineer I, II, or III

We are seeking a purpose-driven candidate with an ownership mentality to fill an open position as a Process Engineer (level I, II, or III) located in Rolla, MO.

• Perform product and process characterization.
• Work on conventional plans, investigations, structures, or equipment with limited complexity and precedents.
• Conduct testing of materials, prepare workbooks and process specifications, study processes, carry out research investigations, prepare reports, and perform other limited-scope activities requiring knowledge of common principles and techniques.
• May coordinate the work of technicians or others assisting in specific assignments.
• Maintain accurate records of data, procedures, experiments, tests, and findings for future reference, including lab notebooks.
• Analyze and utilize data to ensure continuous improvement in products, processes, and systems under guidance of experienced engineers or manager.
• Prepare regular periodic reports summarizing outcomes, process improvements, achievements, challenges, and roadblocks.
• Participate in process troubleshooting activities and propose solutions to operational challenges.
• Support implementation of safety procedures and guidelines within the manufacturing facility.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance process efficiency and product quality.
• Learn and adhere to industry regulations and standards related to chemical manufacturing processes.

• Same duties as Process Engineer I.
• Additional duties:
  • Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of non‑conformities.
  • Conduct in‑depth analysis of manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
  • Design and conduct experiments to test process improvements and assess their impact on product quality and yield.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement process changes and monitor their effectiveness.
  • Provide technical support to production teams, troubleshoot process issues, and propose solutions to ensure smooth operations.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, including P&IDs, standard operating procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Assist in training new team members and provide guidance on best practices in chemical manufacturing processes.
  • Contribute new ideas to evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Complete assignments that meet specified objectives and timelines with moderate complexity.
  • May present project findings at internal and external meetings.
  • May provide technical guidance to technicians and other process engineers.

• Same duties as Process Engineer II.
• Additional duties:
  • Supervise or coordinate the work of technicians or others assisting in specific assignments.
  • Responsible for design, specifications, and justification of facilities.
  • Lead process improvement projects from conception to implementation to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and yield.
  • Collaborate with R&D teams to scale up new processes from laboratory to pilot and full‑scale production.
  • Interpret, monitor, and analyze data from experiments and production runs to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions for moderately complex, non‑routine research and data.
  • Develop and maintain process simulation models to optimize unit operations and overall process performance.
  • Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including production, quality control, and maintenance, to provide technical support ensuring seamless integration of process changes.
  • Mentor lower‑level engineers, provide technical guidance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team.
  • Assist in project and product development planning.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field and 2+ years of chemical manufacturing experience.
• or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or…