Production Engineer

Job Description

Aegis Worldwide

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Production Engineer

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Pay up to $140k

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Relocation Package Offered

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Position Summary:

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• Aegis Worldwide is partnered with a manufacturer in the Baton Rouge, LA area who is seeking a Production Engineer to provide technical leadership for assigned manufacturing processes.
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Responsibilities

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• Monitor and analyze process and equipment performance to ensure manufacturing operations meet safety, quality, environmental, regulatory, and production requirements. Identify, prioritize, and implement corrective actions to address process deficiencies and improve plant performance.
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• Own the technical performance of assigned manufacturing processes by monitoring key performance indicators, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing sustainable solutions that improve safety, quality, reliability, throughput, and operating cost.
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• Lead the Management of Change (MOC) process from initiation through implementation, including Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), procedure updates, training, and technical documentation.
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• Independently troubleshoot process and equipment issues by analyzing operating data, identifying root causes, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
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• Develop and implement engineering solutions that improve safety, quality, reliability, production efficiency, capacity, and operating costs.
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Qualifications

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EDUCATION:

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• Bachelor's Degree - BS in Chemical Engineering.
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EXPERIENCE:

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• 3-5 years of chemical manufacturing experience is preferred.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

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• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles, process troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
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• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to independently analyze and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and process issues.
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• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) systems, including Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), and incident investigations.
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• Demonstrated ability to analyze process data, make sound engineering decisions, and implement sustainable technical solutions.
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The ideal candidate is a hands-on Chemical Engineer with 3+ years of chemical manufacturing experience and a strong background in troubleshooting, process optimization, and continuous improvement. They should be mechanically inclined with the ability to identify problems, implement solutions, and improve overall plant performance.