Junior Process Engineer

Job Title:

Junior Process Engineer (Run Engineer)

Job Description

Responsibilities

+ Work closely with the operations team, leveraging problem-solving skills and technical expertise to support safe and efficient production.

+ Own day-to-day production troubleshooting and lead cross-functional teams to address and resolve production issues.

+ Collect, categorize, and analyze lost production events that prevent achievement of the supply plan, and develop actions to reduce recurrence.

+ Monitor and collect data on yield, energy usage, and sustainability metrics to achieve cost conversion and sustainability goals.

+ Measure machinery uptime and identify maintenance problem areas to support reliable, low-cost, high-quality production.

+ Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies, providing timely technical support to restore safe and stable operations.

+ Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and execute effective corrective and preventive actions.

+ Provide expertise in diagnosing and optimizing plant raw material and utility usage, including yield improvement, waste reduction, and utility efficiency.

+ Validate and improve the technical skills of operations team members through coaching, feedback, and on-the-job support.

+ Support the maintenance of up-to-date and accurate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other process documentation.

+ Understand overall site integration and provide input to optimize the manufacturing process across units and systems.

+ Learn and apply continuous improvement, value creation, and financial acumen skills to accelerate profitability and low-cost service.

+ Drive high levels of safety, quality, responsiveness, and reliability for internal and external customers.

+ Develop operator and supervisor training programs to support consistent, safe, and efficient operations.

+ Mentor new engineers on site processes, technology, and best practices to support their development.

+ Develop and maintain SOPs and related documentation in alignment with site and regulatory requirements.

+ Lead or assist in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions (CA) to improve site health, safety, and environmental (HSE) performance.

+ Maintain and monitor key operating metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements to enhance performance.

+ Engage with operators to understand existing processes, identify what is working and what is not, and test new process changes, clearly explaining methods and results.

+ Support optimization of waste management, utility usage, and compliance-related processes such as ISO documentation and regulatory requirements.

+ Contribute to aging equipment assessments and obsolescence studies to support modernization and long-term reliability of the plant.

+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external contractors on process implementation and improvement projects.

Essential Skills

+ At least 1 year of experience in a chemical manufacturing plant environment, which may include strong co-op or internship experience, working with cross-functional teams.

+ Demonstrated experience leading change and influencing teams, even without direct reports.

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Experience with change control processes in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

+ Hands-on experience utilizing lean processes or methodologies to drive improved key performance indicators (KPIs).

+ Practical experience conducting or participating in root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve production or safety issues.

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required (no associate's level degrees), with a preference for Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

+ Strong process improvement mindset, with the ability to assess existing processes, identify gaps, and implement improvements.

+ Ability to work primarily on the manufacturing floor and remain engaged with operations and maintenance teams.

+ Solid analytical and data interpretation skills for monitoring yields, energy usage, and other performance metrics.

+ Effective communication skills to interact with operators, engineers, supervisors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

+ Proven ability to respond quickly and effectively to plant issues and emergencies while maintaining a safety-first approach.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Exposure to or knowledge of ISO 9000 or ISO 9001 compliance and documentation practices.

+ Familiarity with regulatory documentation and processes in a chemical manufacturing environment.

+ Awareness of environmental regulations and requirements, including those related to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Experience with waste management and utility usage optimization in a plant setting.

+ Experience working with or evaluating aging equipment and participating in obsolescence studies.

+ Background in continuous improvement, value creation, or financial acumen related to manufacturing operations.

+ Interest in and aptitude for mentoring peers and supporting training programs for operators and supervisors.

+ Desire and capability to…