Chemical Process Project Engineer
On-site · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead process scale-up from laboratory or pilot to commercial manufacturing and optimize chemical manufacturing processes to improve throughput, quality, yield, and cost efficiency. Develop and maintain process documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, operating procedures, and process specifications. Drive capital and improvement projects from concept through commissioning; coordinate equipment selection, vendor evaluation, and procurement; manage contractors and oversee installation, commissioning, and startup activities. Support implementation of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives; establish operating parameters and process controls for new and existing equipment. Analyze production data to identify opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction; ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Train plant personnel on new equipment and process changes; participate in safety reviews (PHA, HAZOP, MOC) and provide technical leadership during troubleshooting and incident investigations. Travel up to 40% to meet business needs; collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D to support manufacturing reliability and product performance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- 3-10 years related experience and/or training in chemical manufacturing, process engineering, or industrial project engineering
- Strong knowledge of chemical processing equipment (mixers, reactors, mills, pumps, heat exchangers, filtration, thermal reactions)
- Process design and analysis skills (fluid dynamics, heating/cooling design)
- Experience with capital project execution and plant equipment installation
- Ability to analyze process data and perform experimental design (DOE) including Taguchi methods
- Willingness to travel up to 40%
- Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience coordinating equipment selection, vendor evaluation, procurement, and contractor management
- Regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance experience
- Post-offer drug screens, physicals, and background checks (as required)
- Collaborative cross-functional work with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D
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