Process Engineer
Rock Hill, SC - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivatedProcess Engineerto join our dynamic chemical manufacturing team. Reporting directly to thePlant Manager the Process Engineer will be responsible for designing implementing optimizing and maintaining chemical production processes to ensure efficiency quality safety and cost-effectiveness. This role is critical in driving continuous improvement initiatives ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting safe chemical operations across the facility.
Key Responsibilities
Process Design & Optimization Develop evaluate and improve chemical manufacturing processes to enhance productivity reduce waste and lower costs.
Data Analysis Collect and analyze process data using statistical tools to identify trends root causes of issues and opportunities for improvement.
Production Support Provide technical support to production teams to resolve process-related issues minimize downtime and ensure consistent product quality.
Documentation Create and maintain process documentation including SOPs work instructions Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and facility diagrams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with R&D quality EHS maintenance and supply chain teams to support new product introductions scale-up activities and process changes.
Safety & Compliance Ensure all chemical processes comply with OSHA EPA and other applicable safety and environmental regulations. Champion a culture of safety throughout the facility.
Actively participate in and promote the facilitysProcess Safety Management (PSM)program. Conduct and participate inProcess Hazard Analyses (PHAs)
SupportManagement of Change (MOC)processes for all process modifications.
Continuous Improvement Lead and participate inLean Six Sigmainitiatives Kaizen events and waste reduction projects to drive operational excellence
Troubleshooting Investigate and resolve process deviations chemical non-conformances yield losses and quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelors degree inChemical or Mechanical Engineeringor a closely related field (e.g. Chemistry Process or Industrial Engineering).
35 years of hands-on experience in a process engineering role within achemical manufacturingenvironment.
Demonstrated experience applyingLean Six Sigma methodologiesin a manufacturing setting
Experience withProcess Safety Management (PSM)programs in a chemical facility preferred
Familiarity withP&IDdevelopment and review.
Knowledge ofPHAFMEA and other risk assessment methodologies.
Experience with ERP/MES systems (e.g. Oracle) is a plus.
Working Conditions
Primarily chemical plant/manufacturing floor environment.
Regular exposure to chemical processing areas requiring strict adherence to PPE protocols (safety glasses gloves chemical-resistant clothing etc.).
May require occasional travel to other facilities supplier sites or customer locations.
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