Imerys SA

Senior Process Engineer

Imerys SA$85K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • 3-5 years of engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing settings
  • Strong project management skills
  • Proven ability to drive process improvements
  • Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Optimize plant productivity using engineering principles
  • Target and execute process improvements for efficiency and quality
  • Prepare financial analyses for process-related capital projects
  • Develop process designs and feasibility studies
  • Supervise plant trials and commission new technologies
  • Evaluate and select equipment for operational reliability
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster technical team development

Benefits

  • Dynamic hands-on work environment split between office, laboratory, and production areas
  • Involvement in both data analysis and active production processes
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of engineers
  • Potential to make a significant impact through process innovations and improvements
Full Job Description
The Position
Senior Process Engineer

Job Summary

At Imerys, we are the world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions, and our Sylacauga plant is at the heart of our operations. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Process Engineer to serve as the technical anchor for our manufacturing processes.

In this role, you won't just maintain the status quo-you will drive the innovation and engineering required to optimize existing systems and commission new technologies. If you are passionate about applying continuous improvement methodologies, solving complex production challenges, and mentoring the next generation of engineers, we want you on our team.
What You Will Do

Drive Process Innovation & Profitability
  • Optimize Operations: Spearhead plant productivity initiatives using Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and fundamental Chemical Engineering principles.
  • Maximize Efficiency: Target and execute improvements focused on debottlenecking, yield maximization, operating efficiency, and product quality.
  • Quantify Impact: Prepare rigorous financial and economic analyses for process improvements to determine business impact and prioritize capital projects.

Lead Engineering & Project Execution
  • End-to-End Design: Develop required designs within the engineering discipline, including feasibility studies, basic engineering plans, and cost estimates.
  • Hands-On Execution: Supervise and execute plant trials, directly participate in commissioning new process technologies, and troubleshoot complex daily production issues.
  • Equip the Plant: Evaluate, specify, and select equipment and materials to ensure long-term operational reliability.

Provide Technical Leadership
  • Mentor: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Junior Process Engineers, helping build a world-class engineering team.
  • Collaborate: Act as the technical bridge between technology and business, quantifying and clearly communicating process advancements to Management, Production, Maintenance, and Administrative teams.
  • Champion Customers: Participate in-and often lead-customer process improvement teams to ensure our solutions exceed market expectations.
What You Bring to the Team
  • Education: A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of proven engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Skills: Strong project management background with a track record of driving process improvements from concept to completion.
The Work Environment

This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you will spend time both analyzing data and getting involved on the production floor.
  • Environment: Work is split between the laboratory, office, and active process/production areas.
  • Physicality: You can expect to be on your feet (standing/walking) up to 60% of the time, with occasional climbing (up to 10%) and lifting up to 25 pounds as you interact directly with our plant systems.


Position Type
Full time
and
Permanent

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recruiting.support@ imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.

About Imerys SA

Imerys SA is a French multinational company that specializes in the production and processing of industrial minerals. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Paris, France. Imerys operates in over 50 countries and has more than 250 industrial sites, including mines, processing plants, and research centers. The company's products are used in a wide range of industries, including ceramics, construction, paper, plastics, and metallurgy. Imerys is committed to sustainable development and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact and promote social responsibility. The company is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is a component of the CAC Mid 60 index.
Learn more about Imerys SA
Size
17,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2010

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