Process Engineer

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Kelly Engineering is seeking a DIRECT HIRE - Chemical Process Engineer to join one of our leading clients in the Chemical Manufacturing industry at their Piscataway, NJ site.

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
• 7+ years in chemical engineering, with a strong background in process scale-up and facility design
• Experience with P&IDs - Must be able to design, read and create themselves
• Strong background in scaling up facilities (R&D to Manufacturing)

What will you be doing?

• Support the design, development, and scale-up of chemical processes from lab → pilot → full-scale manufacturing, with a strong focus on reaction chemistry, process control, and safety.
• Develop and maintain accurate, detailed Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for new processes and existing plant systems.
• Design, execute, and analyze pilot-plant trials to validate new technologies and drive continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues to improve yield, consistency, quality, and throughput.
• Partner closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless technology transfer and manufacturability of new products.
• Apply deep chemical engineering knowledge to create safe, scalable, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable processes.
• Use process simulation/modeling software and statistical process control (SPC) tools to predict performance and optimize operations.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement robust corrective/preventive actions for process deviations.
• Drive capital projects from concept through commissioning, including equipment specification, HAZOP participation, and startup support.
• Champion safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, PSM/RMP as applicable) and promote a strong safety culture.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians; author technical reports, validation protocols, SOPs, and batch records.
• Support global projects and initiatives as needed.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (or closely related field) required;
  Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on chemical process development/scale-up experience in a manufacturing environment (2+ years with a Master’s degree).
• Proven expertise in reaction chemistry, process control, and complex troubleshooting in chemical plants.
• Strong, demonstrated experience creating, reviewing, and red-lining P&IDs (required).
• Track record of successful technology transfer and capital project leadership.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Chemical Manufacturing