What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Walker Lovell?
Process Engineer
Missouri
Travel: ~20–30%
Compensation: Performance-linked package reflecting impact and scope
Take ownership of process performance at a flagship manufacturing site.
Join a well-invested operation where your expertise directly shapes efficiency, quality, and future plant capability.
Package / Benefits
- Performance-driven compensation with strong earning potential
- Clear progression into senior technical, operational, or regional roles
- Broad exposure across plant and logistics operations
- Opportunity to contribute to high-impact capital and process projects
Why this business
This is a high-performing, non-union site within a globally respected industrial group. With sustained investment in plant capability and a strong focus on succession planning, the business offers genuine long-term career mobility and the chance to influence key operational decisions.
What you’ll be doing
- Drive process optimisation across kiln operations and production systems
- Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements across fuel usage, airflow, and quality control
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve throughput and reduce waste
- Support plant and wider operations with technical expertise and troubleshooting
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience in cement, glass, ceramics, or closely related heavy industries
- Strong technical understanding of pyro-processing and calcination
- Ability to analyse process data and deliver practical improvements
- Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
Who this suits
You’re a technically grounded engineer who wants to step into a broader, more influential role. You enjoy solving complex process challenges and are ready to build a career with real upward mobility.
Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.