Position SummaryQnity is searching for a
Process Engineer in the Kalrez® manufacturing operations in Newark, Delaware. The
Process Engineer provides technical leadership and day-to-day engineering support for a defined process area and product line.
In this role, you'll work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and other technical teams to keep manufacturing processes safe, stable, reliable, and efficient. You'll troubleshoot process and equipment issues, lead root cause investigations, improve product quality and process capability, and identify opportunities to increase reliability and productivity.
This position is 100% onsite reporting to our Newark, DE facility. Candidates who currently live within a commutable distance will be given priority.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity now or in the future.
What You'll Do- Provide day-to-day technical support for assigned manufacturing processes and product lines.
- Monitor process performance and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure processes remain in control, product flow is maintained, and quality targets are achieved.
- Respond to unplanned quality, reliability, process, and safety events and drive root cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Identify and implement improvements in safety, product quality, reliability, productivity, and Operational Excellence.
- Develop a strong understanding of the applicable process technology, manufacturing equipment, and process control systems.
- Support the application of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements within assigned process areas.
- Lead and participate in advanced troubleshooting activities and help develop troubleshooting capabilities across the operations team.
- Partner closely with Operators and other manufacturing personnel to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
- Apply manufacturing best practices to improve process capability, reliability, and overall operational performance.
- Review and update plant operating procedures to ensure documentation remains accurate, current, and effective.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and other support functions to resolve issues and optimize plant performance.
- Support capital projects through technical input, design reviews, commissioning planning, start-up, and execution.
What You'll BringRequired Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- 2+ years of production, process, or manufacturing engineering experience.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
- Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple technical priorities in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with Operators, engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams.
- A hands-on, results-oriented approach with the ability to respond effectively to manufacturing challenges.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working in a chemical, materials, polymer, or other process manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma methodologies; certification is a plus.
- Experience using Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.
- Experience leading Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) or other structured root cause investigations.
- Experience supporting Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
- Exposure to capital projects, equipment commissioning, or manufacturing start-up activities.
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