Process Engineer

Position Summary

This role provides technical and operational leadership for the R&D pilot plant facility. The incumbent will oversee the development and scale-up of new products and manufacturing processes in collaboration with R&D, product management, and field sales. Additionally, this position involves optimizing existing manufacturing processes and ensuring a safe and efficient transition to full-scale production.
Job Title: Process Engineer
Location: Memphis TN
Pay Range: 90-110k
Essential Job Functions

• Conduct and oversee design of experiment (DOE) studies to establish safety and quality parameters for new manufacturing processes, adhering to Six Sigma principles.
• Research and implement innovative manufacturing technologies across lab and production facilities.
• Conduct thorough safety reviews to ensure process and equipment integrity and prevent incidents.
• Develop and maintain detailed chemical process manufacturing procedures (CPMPs or CSOPs) in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Perform root cause analyses for safety and quality incidents or near misses.
• Employ statistical and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement comprehensive automation solutions for new processes, including sequence development, interlocks, alarms, and control schemes.

Essential Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 7-9 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or a related field.
• Alternatively, a Chemistry degree with 10+ years of direct chemical manufacturing experience.

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