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Senior Process Engineer – Liquid Blending, Solids Blending, and Substrate Converting
Join a dynamic environment where innovation meets execution as we seek a Senior Process Engineer to optimize and scale our manufacturing processes.
This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the launch and expansion of a state-of-the-art facility while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
About the Role
As Senior Process Engineer (reporting to the Manufacturing Plant Director), you will be instrumental in enhancing production processes, troubleshooting operational challenges, and ensuring seamless scale-up of new formulas.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with deep experience in process engineering, particularly in liquid blending, solids blending, and substrate converting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Process Design & Optimization: Develop, implement, and continuously refine processes for liquid blending, solids blending, and substrate converting to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
- Scale Up New Products: Partner with R&D teams to transition new formulas and processes from lab-scale to full-scale production, ensuring smooth commercialization.
- Enhance Plant Operations: Oversee process troubleshooting, conduct root cause analyses, and drive operational improvements to enhance product yield, reduce downtime, and improve overall efficiency.
- Support Manufacturing Site Setup: Assist in establishing new production facilities, including equipment selection, commissioning, and scaling processes for high-volume manufacturing.
- Drive Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize process control tools such as value stream mapping, Pareto charts, and statistical analysis to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Ensure Quality & Compliance: Maintain rigorous process documentation, including SOPs and batch records, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
- Train & Mentor Teams: Provide guidance to production staff and junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.
- Ensure Safety & Environmental Compliance: Uphold industry best practices for workplace safety and environmental sustainability across all plant operations.
Your Background
We're looking for a talented individual with:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering, specifically in liquid blending, solids blending, and substrate converting.
- Hands-on experience scaling up processes from lab-scale to full-scale production.
- Strong background in manufacturing site setup, equipment commissioning, and process optimization.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex process issues and drive efficiency improvements.
- Proficiency in process modeling, data analysis, and statistical tools (e.g., CPK, value stream mapping, Pareto charts, fishbone diagrams).
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Ability to travel up to 20% initially (10% ongoing) for site visits and process scale-ups.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt).
- Experience working with consumer goods manufacturing, home care, or chemical-based production.
- Familiarity with process automation and control systems.
