Process Engineer

W2 only, no C2C, must be authorized to work in the US (both now and in the future).

Process Engineer (Direct Hire) - Hybrid in Portage, WI. Apply now for this opportunity at Carex!

Carex is partnering with a leading materials science company to hire a Process Engineer. This role is responsible for monitoring and improving manufacturing process performance, product quality, and operational reliability through data-driven analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Summary

The Process Engineer supports daily manufacturing operations by analyzing process and quality trends, identifying root causes of deviations, and implementing sustainable improvements. This role collaborates closely with plant leadership, engineering, quality, and operations teams to drive performance across safety, quality, cost, and delivery metrics.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and analyze daily process and quality performance; adjust critical inputs to maintain optimal operation
• Develop deep understanding of process equipment, chemistry, and data systems
• Lead root cause investigations for process, equipment, and product quality issues and implement corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across assigned product lines
• Manage change management processes to ensure effective and sustained improvements
• Support key performance indicators related to safety, quality, cost, and operational excellence
• Partner with cross-functional teams including quality, operations, and leadership to ensure compliance and performance goals
• Communicate process performance insights to internal stakeholders and customers
• Participate in safety programs, audits, and initiatives; identify hazards and support improvements
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements including hazardous waste handling
  
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience in chemical or specialty manufacturing
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to lead investigations and implement long-term solutions
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical methods, and trend analysis
• Experience with change management and process optimization
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
• Working knowledge of process control systems and engineering principles (preferred)
• Understanding of chemical processes including kinetics, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer (preferred)
• Experience in regulated or cGMP environments (preferred)
• Ability to meet physical requirements including occasional lifting and use of respiratory protection
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed
  
  
  

Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.