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We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to play a critical role in advancing our manufacturing operations through process optimization, automation, and capital project leadership. This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving meaningful improvements in safety, efficiency, and reliability.
In this role, you will lead key initiatives that directly impact production performance and long-term operational success. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams and have the opportunity to influence both day-to-day operations and future-state capabilities.
What You’ll Do
Process Improvement & Optimization
Education & Experience
This is a high-impact position that plays a key role in shaping the future of our operations. You will have direct influence on safety, productivity, and capital investments, while helping build scalable systems that support continued growth
In this role, you will lead key initiatives that directly impact production performance and long-term operational success. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams and have the opportunity to influence both day-to-day operations and future-state capabilities.
What You’ll Do
Process Improvement & Optimization
- Lead process design, scale-up, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Optimize production for yield, throughput, quality, and cost efficiency
- Troubleshoot complex process and equipment challenges
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
- Design and enhance automated process control systems
- Work with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
- Support and improve SCADA and real-time monitoring systems
- Collaborate on automation upgrades and Industry 4.0 initiatives
- Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning
- Develop equipment specifications and support vendor selection
- Oversee installation, startup, and validation activities
- Manage contractors and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
- Develop capital justifications including ROI and payback analysis
- Manage CAPEX budgets and track project performance
- Provide clear reporting and ensure responsible investment decisions
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and IT teams
- Mentor junior engineers and technical staff
- Drive continuous improvement across processes and systems
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment
- Proven experience leading capital projects
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, automation, and process control systems
- Strong understanding of process control and instrumentation
- Experience with industrial automation, SCADA, and HMI systems
- Familiarity with industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Experience in specialty chemicals, polymers, or batch processing
- Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., D365)
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification
- PE license
This is a high-impact position that plays a key role in shaping the future of our operations. You will have direct influence on safety, productivity, and capital investments, while helping build scalable systems that support continued growth