Sr. Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer

A growing manufacturer in the Cincinnati area is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process optimization, manufacturing improvements, new product introductions, and technical support initiatives within a dynamic production environment.

This role serves as a key technical resource for the facility, partnering with operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, and customers to improve manufacturing performance, troubleshoot complex process challenges, and support long-term growth initiatives. The position offers significant visibility within the organization and the opportunity to drive meaningful improvements in safety, reliability, productivity, and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on safety, production efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for manufacturing operations.
• Support the development, scale-up, and commercialization of new products and processes.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful product implementation and ongoing operational support.
• Plan, organize, and execute plant trials, process validations, and manufacturing tests.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, SOPs, work instructions, control plans, and related technical documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve raw material utilization, yield, throughput, and overall process performance.
• Support capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and operational personnel.
• Participate in strategic planning efforts related to manufacturing and process improvements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of process engineering experience within a chemical manufacturing or related production environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations through troubleshooting, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of process design, process documentation, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience leading projects and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience within specialty chemicals, food ingredients, industrial chemicals, liquid processing, blending, or related manufacturing environments.
• Customer-facing technical support or contract manufacturing experience.
• Experience with capital project planning and execution.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training/certification.
• Familiarity with PLCs, DCS systems, and advanced process control strategies.
• Experience with process validation, risk assessments, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, driving process improvements, and collaborating across multiple functions. This individual will be comfortable balancing day-to-day plant support with longer-term strategic projects while serving as a trusted technical resource for both internal teams and external customers.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High-impact technical leadership role
• Opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements
• Exposure to new product development and commercialization activities
• Cross-functional collaboration with operations, quality, maintenance, and customers
• Stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

If you are a process-focused engineering professional who enjoys improving manufacturing performance and solving complex operational challenges, we would like to speak with you.