Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Client Location: Cambridge, OH - will provide relocation assistance

Client Company Size: 100 employees

Direct-Hire Full-Time

Growth Potential, Great Benefits & 401K

We are seeking a technically strong Process Engineer to join our operations team and play a critical role in commissioning, optimizing, and continuously improving chemical and metallurgical processes. This position will focus heavily on designing and executing experiments, implementing process improvements, and supporting data-driven decision-making using advanced analytical tools.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in heavy manufacturing environments and is passionate about chemical processes, metallurgical recovery, and process modeling.

Qualifications:

• 4 4 years of experience in process engineering, ideally in heavy industrial, chemical, or metal manufacturing.
• Proficient in Design of Experiments (DOE), SPC, and the use of statistical software like Minitab or JMP.
• Experience with process simulation tools (Aspen, MATLAB, ChemCAD) and data analysis platforms.
• Solid foundation in chemical process principles: reactions, heat/mass transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Familiarity with catalyst handling, recycling techniques, and metallurgical refining is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and quality control systems.
• Familiarity with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) and basic programming for process optimization is a plus.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Essential Duties

• Support Lead the design and execution of experiments (DOE) to optimize production parameters.
• Collect, interpret, and analyze process data using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other statistical analysis methods (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Support the commissioning and start-up of new equipment and systems, ensuring seamless integration into existing operations.
• Develop and implement process simulation and modeling strategies using tools such as Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, MATLAB, or ChemCAD.
• Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives through Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Monitor and improve chemical reactions, thermodynamics, and material balances involved in processing vanadium, nickel, molybdenum, and related alloys.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to enhance throughput, reliability, quality, and efficiency.
• Apply knowledge of catalyst recycling, waste material processing, and value recovery to improve sustainability and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and support a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance protocols and utilize analytical instruments for process control and monitoring.
• Support capital projects, perform risk analysis, and contribute to root-cause investigations and Kaizen events.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering or chemical engineering is ideal.