Process Engineer

Job purpose  

T he role of the Process Engineer is to ensure all processes meet the final quality of the product and the efficiency of the production system .  The Process Engineer responsibilities include designing and implementing production processes, reducing inefficiency, recognizing patterns, collecting data, implementing methodologies, and improving quality .  This role reports to the VP of Global Operations .  

Duties and responsibilities  

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:  

• Develop,  optimize , and monitor chemical manufacturing processes  

• Evaluating existing manufacturing processes , identify areas for improvement  

• Develop and implement operating procedures, systems , projects, and strategies to improve efficiency and reduce operating cost  

• Design, test, implement and manage projects from start to completion, including scope development, process design, cost estimation, construction, commissioning, and start up  

• Lead or participate on projects to implement new products to the site , interacting with lab chemists, the commercial team, environmental, health and safety, and plant operations team  

• Interact directly with supply chain, quality, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement  

• Developing best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates, quality of output and product reliability  

• Creat e process simulations and conduct risk assessments  

• Performing process analysis and making recommendations for improvement  

• Providing technical support and training to staff and junior engineers  

• Ensuring that all processes and procedures comply with safety and environmental regulations  

• Working closely with other specialists, including engineers and scientists, to develop products  

• Documenting all created processes and updating and maintaining these documents as changes occur  

• Operate in a fast paced, dynamic work environment, managing several projects and priorities simultaneously  

• Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output  

• Provide process documentation and operating instructions  

• Provide process and equipment design, process optimization, and troubleshooting  

• Conduct process development experiments to scale in a laboratory  

• Manage cost and time constraints  

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations  

Skills and Qualifications  

Skills include:  

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.  

• Working knowledge of laboratory prototyping, safety precautions and protocols for safe handling and the disposal of hazardous agents, re-agents, chemicals and materials  

• Exceptional organizational, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills  

• Work under minimal supervision  

• Attention to detail, effective problem solving and decision-making skills  

Qualifications include:  

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering , Material Science, Bioengineering, Chemistry, or related technical discipline.  

• Knowledge of process-related standards  

• Knowledge of MS project software, Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint  

Working conditions  

This position may require minimal travel .  This position may require working evenings and weekends.  

Physical requirements  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  

• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at a time  

• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders in a chemical process tower