Position DescriptionTitle: Chemical Engineer
Department: Maintenance and Engineering
Immediate Supervisor: Engineering Manager
Status: Exempt Salaried
Position Purpose: The Chemical Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining production processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. This role focuses heavily on process improvement, plant performance, and troubleshooting.
Principle Accountabilities- Monitor and optimize daily plant operations to maximize efficiency and output
- Design and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and workflows
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions
- Analyze process data (temperature, pressure, flow rates) to improve performance
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA)
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams
- Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Support plant start-ups, shutdowns, and equipment commissioning
- Conduct root cause analysis for production failures or downtime
- Evaluate raw materials and product quality to maintain consistency
- Reviewing production metrics and KPIs
- Adjusting process parameters to meet targets
- Working on the plant floor with operators and technicians
- Investigating equipment or process deviations
- Participating in safety meetings and audits
- Other tasks as needed
Essential Skills and Experience - Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (Master's preferred)
- 2-4 years of relevant experience, Manufacturing environment preferred
- Process optimization and control knowledge
- Knowledge of industrial equipment (reactors, distillation, pumps, heat exchangers)
- Data analysis and problem-solving
- Familiarity with process control systems (DCS/PLC)
- Project management skills
