Senior Process Engineer

Element Solutions

$109K — $164K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required
  • 5 to 8 years of experience in process engineering preferred
  • Over 3 years of experience in chemical synthesis, ideally in batch operations
  • Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) is necessary
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement

Responsibilities

  • Monitor key processes and SPC activities for critical operations
  • Oversee daily production quality, cycle times, and compliance
  • Identify root causes of product failures and implement corrective actions
  • Manage and close Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMR) effectively
  • Write and revise Work Instructions for product consistency
  • Support transition from pilot to full-scale manufacturing with documentation and training
  • Lead capital projects related to process engineering

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth within a collaborative culture
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Wellness program and Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Dynamic work environment encouraging professional development
Full Job Description
Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Process Engineer who's ready to dive into optimizing our operations! Under the guidance of our Engineering Manager, you'll be the go-to person for keeping our key products on point with Statistical Process Control. You'll bring your engineering skills to the table to boost first pass yields, streamline processes, and drive cost improvements. If you love solving problems, making things run smoother, and enjoy seeing the impact of your work, this is the role for you!

What will you be doing?
  • Monitor processes closely and oversee SPC related activities for critical processes
  • Daily monitoring of production for quality, cycle time, EHS compliance, and consistency with documented work practices
  • Determine root causes for out-of-control products as well as other product failures and follow through with corrective actions
  • Manage Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMR) as assigned and ensure timely closeout of reports and drive root cause, corrective action resolution and minimize repeat common occurrence.
  • Write and modify Work Instructions for existing products.
  • Supports the transition from pilot to full-scale manufacturing through process documentation, batch validation, and operator training.
  • Ability to lead process engineering related Capital Projects
  • Troubleshoot and resolve process equipment related problems.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance/Production and follow proper Management of Change protocol on equipment repairs and process changes to ensure maximum process safety
  • Function as secondary resource for Plant EHS Activities such as waste management shipment coordination, permit compliance monitoring, external and internal auditing, and EHS systems performance validation
  • Coordinate with Maintenance, Production and oversee execution of equipment and instrumentation calibration program
Who are You?
  • Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering from four-year university.
  • 5 to 8 years related experience preferred in a process engineering role.
  • Over 3 years in chemical synthesis, preferably in batch operations.
We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above. If you believe you have the knowledge and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

We are Offering...

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future - You will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.

As part of the MAES Team, you will have ...
Opportunities for career growth, competitive compensation (competitive base salary and performance related bonus plan) and benefits packages (health, dental, and vision insurance, Wellness Program, PTO/Holidays, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match).
Innovated work environment where you will be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team.
Perks and Incentives such as paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development.

The typical base salary range for this position is between $109,341.00 and $164,011.00

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