Process Engineer

Job purpose 

The 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 Engineerresponsibilities 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 monitorchemical manufacturing processes 

• Evaluating existing manufacturing processes, identifyareas 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 

• Create 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