Process Engineer

Summary:

Seeking a driven Process Engineer to serve as the technical owner of batch chemical manufacturing processes, focusing on process optimization, scale-up, and process safety. This role is not production supervision, but rather centers on technical leadership and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Drive optimization of manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Lead the scale-up and commercialization of new chemical products from laboratory to production scale.
• Facilitate and own Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and process risk assessments to ensure process safety excellence.
• Manage the Management of Change (MOC) program for the facility, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate process risks prior to implementation of changes or new processes.
• Coordinate laboratory evaluations and technical testing to support process improvements and troubleshooting.
• Implement strategies to improve yields, reduce cycle times, and increase reliability in manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Laboratory, Quality, and Engineering, to support process initiatives and project goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of recent experience in the chemical manufacturing industry, with a minimum of 3 years in a process engineering role within a batch chemical processing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP, Management of Change (MOC), and Process Safety Management principles.
• Demonstrated success in process optimization and scale-up projects.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams, including Operations, Laboratory, Quality, and Engineering.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support operations and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in American English; professional proficiency in Spanish (written and spoken) is highly desirable.
• Ability to provide academic transcripts upon request, including coursework and grades in relevant technical subjects.