Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job purpose

The role of the Process Engineer is to ensure all processes meet the final quality of the product and the efficiency of the production system. The Process Engineer responsibilities include designing and implementing production processes, reducing inefficiency, recognizing patterns, collecting data, implementing methodologies, and improving quality. This role reports to the VP of Global Operations.

Duties and responsibilities

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following :

Develop, optimize, and monitor chemical manufacturing processes

Evaluating existing manufacturing processes, identify areas for improvement

Develop and implement operating procedures, systems, projects, and strategies to improve efficiency and reduce operating cost

Design, test, implement and manage projects from start to completion, including scope development, process design, cost estimation, construction, commissioning, and start up

Lead or participate on projects to implement new products to the site, interacting with lab chemists, the commercial team, environmental, health and safety, and plant operations team

Interact directly with supply chain, quality, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement

Developing best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates, quality of output and product reliability

Create process simulations and conduct risk assessments

Performing process analysis and making recommendations for improvement

Providing technical support and training to staff and junior engineers

Ensuring that all processes and procedures comply with safety and environmental regulations

Working closely with other specialists, including engineers and scientists, to develop products

Documenting all created processes and updating and maintaining these documents as changes occur

Operate in a fast paced, dynamic work environment, managing several projects and priorities simultaneously

Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output

Provide process documentation and operating instructions

Provide process and equipment design, process optimization, and troubleshooting

Conduct process development experiments to scale in a laboratory

Manage cost and time constraints

Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations

Skills and Qualifications

Skills include :

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Working knowledge of laboratory prototyping, safety precautions and protocols for safe handling and the disposal of hazardous agents, re-agents, chemicals and materials

Exceptional organizational, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Work under minimal supervision

Attention to detail, effective problem solving and decision-making skills

Qualifications include :

Minimum bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Bioengineering, Chemistry, or related technical discipline.

Knowledge of process-related standards

Knowledge of MS project software, Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint

Working conditions

This position may require minimal travel. This position may require working evenings and weekends.

Physical requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at a time

Must be able to climb stairs and ladders in a chemical process tower