What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at ACE Partners?
Process Engineer - $60k - $100k Paris, KY
US Citizens or Green card holders only
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join an industrial manufacturing company in Lexington, KY. You will lead small-scale process improvement projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. You will support feasibility studies, help implement improvements, and prepare documentation to support communication with relevant teams.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (or related field).
- 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
- 2 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
- Familiarity with DMAIC, lean tools (kanban, kaizen, 5S) desired.
- Strong knowledge of chemistry, high-purity chemical processing, and microelectronic applications.
- Six Sigma Black Belt, or Lean certification preferred.
- Knowledge of regulatory environments: OSHA, NFPC, HazWoper, 21 CFR 820, cGMP, ISO, FDA, etc.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
- Expertise in SPC, complex problem solving, and process monitoring.
- Working knowledge of:
- Distillation & purification technologies
- Chemical synthesis unit operations
- Process/environmental control systems
- Clean manufacturing
- Ability to understand analytical procedures and interpret data to make corrections.
- Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to partner cross-functionally at all levels.
How You Will Create Impact
- Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, R&T, and production teams to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead improvement projects with production leadership, procurement, and external vendors.
- Ensure excellence in product quality, safety, waste reduction, and process throughput.
- Track process reliability and implement corrective actions and process enhancements.
- Support new products and technology platforms in collaboration with R&T and customers.
- Direct hourly teams and contractors for data collection, equipment installation, and process adjustments.
- Develop metrics to monitor process safety, performance, and variability reduction.
- Support capital projects related to plant initiatives.
- Lead root-cause analysis, corrective/preventative actions (CAPA), and trend analysis.
- Drive process capability improvement, MOC, and validation efforts.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a manufacturing facility, requiring appropriate PPE in designated areas
Salary : $60,000 - $100,000