Chemical Process Engineer

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

The Natural Color Conversion is here and we are growing rapidly! Do to this growth we are adding a Chemical Process Engineer to our team. This exciting role will be instrumental in enhancing our production processes locally and internationally.

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in United States, without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan, monitor, and control production processes and variables from start to finish, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent operations.
• Lead process engineering projects, providing direction, coaching, and development to production team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Optimize workflows, reduce production times and variability, and maximize product capabilities through data-driven process improvements.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate process risks while developing and implementing process improvement and optimization strategies, including improving and optimizing existing products and their manufacturing processes.
• Lead the development, implementation, and launch of new product manufacturing processes, taking them through to successful plant-floor execution, and support the installation and qualification of new manufacturing equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement across existing manufacturing processes and equipment, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, capacity, quality, safety, and reliability while supporting successful implementation on the plant floor.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or chemistry is required. Master or PhD preferred.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in process engineering, preferably within the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, or related industries.
• Hands-on experience with plant-level process control, management of process variables, and implementation of process improvement and optimization strategies.
• Experience leading projects from development through implementation and successfully transitioning them to an operational level on the plant floor.
  Strong technical knowledge of production, quality, quality assurance, and process control in a manufacturing environment, along with experience using JD Edwards or a similar ERP system and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel 10% - 20%.

What You’ll Get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues onsite and in the field 5 days per week.
• Competitive salary and development opportunities.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

About Sensient Colors:
Sensient Color Group is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a central role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners, and paper products. The Color Group is located in St. Louis, Missouri.
About Sensient Technologies Corporation:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, and other specialty and fine
chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com.
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