Process Engineer

Key Responsibilites

You'll split your time between strategic office work and real plant-floor engagement — bringing ideas to life where it counts. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you'll own a wide range of high-impact responsibilities:

Lead projects end-to-end — manage new equipment installations, coordinate timelines, and ensure seamless knowledge transfer to operators

Optimize production — evaluate process and lab data daily to improve yield, quality, and efficiency

Design and improve systems — run process simulations, test upgrades, and develop innovative solutions and best practices

Train and document — create clear operating instructions and process documentation that empower your team

Manage risk — conduct risk assessments and keep cost and time constraints on track

Champion safety — model and reinforce a culture where safety is everyone's first priority

Required Education and Experience

B.S. in Chemical Engineering
5+ years of experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical manufacturing

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Lean Manufacturing, GMP/FDA compliance, and Process Safety Management
• Capital expenditure planning, unit operations, PLC and DCS systems
• Ability to interpret technical journals, financial reports, and regulatory documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and regulatory agencies
• Experience responding to common inquiries or concerns from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Environmental and/or Physical Requirements

• Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available
• Requires frequent plant field visits that may require the use of protective clothing & personal devices: Safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, mask, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit, self-contained breathing apparatus