Process Engineer

Process Engineer


Croda is a FTSE100 organization where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, creates 'our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™'. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialize in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets. We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

The Process Engineer will be the technical expert at the site for the manufacturing of ethylene oxide from ethanol. Provide process engineering technical support for ethylene oxide manufacturing including continuous improvement of process, process safety, process monitoring & control, product quality, optimization, cost reduction and energy consumption. Participate in hazard studies for the area working closely with Site Process Safety Expert to ensure compliance with all OSHA PSM and CRODA corporate requirements. Responsible for management of all process changes per site procedure. Perform all duties within the Company's safety, health & environmental regulations. All other duties as assigned by management.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Improvement

• Troubleshoot Process performance - Resolve problems and issues that occur in daily manufacturing routine.


• Resolve systemic issues providing short, medium and long-term solutions.


• Devise appropriate process control schemes and operating procedures to operate safely with higher quality and throughput.


• Perform technical / process calculations associated with physical chemistry principles, unit operations and applications.


• Reduce unit operating cost through utilities, energy and waste reduction initiatives.


• Advise, teach, and mentor chemical plant supervisors and operators.


Safety Improvement

• Contribute technical expertise for areas of Process Safety Management and Risk Management Program Rule.


• Resolve hazard study actions per agreed timelines.


• Maintain area Basis of Safety, Process and Safe Operating Limits documents


• Participate in incident investigation and root cause analysis


• Participate in hazard studies per Croda corporate policies and procedures


• Improve Safety of Manufacturing Operation through observation and recommendation to management.


• Author, train on, update work instructions and equipment operating procedures.


Project Work

• Perform engineering calculations as may be required by various functions (for example, Manufacturing, engineering, environmental, process development, energy, sustainability and quality assurance).


• Interface with maintenance and engineering to provide input to reliability efforts and capital projects to improve operation and lower costs.


• Support capital project work for area through process design, execution, and start-up phases.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering discipline

• 5+ years of process engineering experience in continuous processing of hazardous chemicals. Strong knowledge of process control and simulation, catalytic reactions, unit operations including distillation etc., and OSHA PSM preferred.

• Hands-on experience in an industrial environment preferred

Skills & Capabilities

• Process simulation


• Aspen, APC, Six Sigma Green Belt , SAP and Lean Manufacturing preferred

• Must have oral and written proficiency in the English language.

• Ability to walk, sit or stand for a minimum of 8 hours. May be required to move throughout production areas on uneven surfaces, climb ladders and/or stairs and be exposed to outside weather conditions for extended periods. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

What We Offer:

Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.


The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.

• Generous PTO

• 401K Match

• Wellness Reimbursement

• Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short and long term disability

• Paid Holidays

Additional Information:


This is a site-based role located in New Castle, DE.


If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.


Why Croda?


At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.


Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.