Chemical Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Chemical

MUST HAVE A CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE!!!

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer Chemical supports and improves chemical manufacturing processes to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives. This role provides hands-on technical expertise for operations involving chemical processing, filtration, separation, purification, water treatment, and related production technologies. The engineer collaborates closely with Operations, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and R&D teams to optimize processes, reduce waste, improve yields, and drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for daily manufacturing operations and chemical production processes, ensuring stable, efficient, and safe performance.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, operating procedures, and process control strategies for chemical processing, filtration, separation, purification, and water treatment systems.
• Analyze process performance data and partner with Quality and EHS teams to ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support troubleshooting of chemical systems, filtration equipment, wastewater treatment processes, and related manufacturing operations, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Lead root cause investigations for process deviations and equipment issues, and implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Design and execute process validation and qualification activities to ensure new or modified processes meet performance, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and other structured tools to eliminate waste, improve yields, and enhance operational performance.
• Identify and drive Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) opportunities and waste reduction initiatives across chemical manufacturing processes.
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) to monitor process capability, identify risks, and implement preventive measures.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive technical reports, process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support consistent and compliant operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and R&D, to support new product introductions, process changes, and technology transfers.
• Support environmental permitting, wastewater discharge compliance, and chemical process safety management activities as needed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 25+ years of experience in process engineering or chemical processing within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with chemical manufacturing processes, including chemical processing, filtration, separation, purification, and water or wastewater treatment systems.
• Experience with manufacturing documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process control documentation.
• Proficiency with process control systems and the ability to develop and refine process parameters and operating conditions.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) for process monitoring and risk assessment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting troubleshooting of chemical systems, filtration equipment, and wastewater treatment processes.
• Ability to lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing techniques, to reduce waste and improve process performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret process data and drive data-informed decisions.
• Effective communication skills for preparing technical reports and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with wastewater treatment systems, acid recovery systems, or environmental remediation processes.
• Familiarity with Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) methodologies and structured waste reduction initiatives.
• Experience with environmental permitting and wastewater discharge compliance in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of chemical process safety management principles and practices.
• Exposure to or experience with structured continuous improvement systems and tools.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams involving Operations, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and R&D.

Work Environment

This role is fully on-site within a manufacturing facility environment. The engineer works closely with production areas that involve chemical processing, filtration, separation, purification, and water or wastewater treatment systems. The position requires regular presence on the manufacturing floor to observe processes, support troubleshooting, and implement improvements. The environment includes interaction with process equipment, utilities, and control systems, and requires adherence to all safety, environmental, and operational procedures, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with facility safety standards.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DeLand, FL.

The pay range for this position is $53.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DeLand, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in DeLand,FL.

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