Production Engineer

Production Engineer
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Position Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Department: Production / Engineering
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Engineer to support daily operations within a chemical manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for optimizing production processes, improving equipment reliability, troubleshooting operational issues, and ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing operations.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical engineering, process improvement, preventive maintenance, and production supervision. This role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Engineering Support

• Provide technical engineering support for daily chemical processing and manufacturing operations.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, product quality, and yields.
• Perform material balance calculations, analyze production data, and evaluate process performance.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), production instructions, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical input for capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades.

Preventive Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Collaborate with maintenance teams to develop and improve preventive maintenance programs.
• Identify equipment reliability concerns and implement solutions to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize production interruptions.
• Ensure operators are properly trained in equipment inspections, basic troubleshooting, and safe operating procedures.

Production Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise production operators and ensure daily manufacturing goals are achieved.
• Coordinate shift schedules, staffing, and operational resources.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to production personnel.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous employee development.
• Ensure proper training on new equipment, processes, and operating procedures.

Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, HAZOP studies, and Management of Change (MOC) procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action planning.
• Ensure accurate production records, batch documentation, and inventory reporting.
• Investigate quality concerns and implement improvements to maintain product consistency.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve production efficiency, and increase equipment reliability.
• Support process optimization and operational improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to achieve production objectives.
• Assist with operational planning, budgeting, and long-term process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of chemical processing equipment, manufacturing operations, and production systems.
• Experience with equipment troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and industrial safety practices.
• Ability to analyze production data, perform engineering calculations, and identify process improvements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with production or process modeling software.
• Familiarity with HAZOP studies, Management of Change (MOC), and process hazard assessments.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of capital equipment projects and manufacturing cost optimization.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Must be comfortable working on-site in an industrial chemical manufacturing facility.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, and kneel as needed.
• Ability to inspect equipment, read instrumentation, and work in production environments with moderate noise levels.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a hands-on Chemical Engineer with supervisory experience in chemical manufacturing. This individual should be comfortable working directly with production equipment, leading operators, troubleshooting processes, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and overall plant performance.
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