Plant Engineer

CHA Consulting, Inc. • Bessemer City, NC

5d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Plant Engineer to join our Manufacturing Team and support operations at a client site in Bessemer City, NC. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining safe, stable, day-to-day operation of the production unit—partnering across EHS, manufacturing, commercial, and R&D teams to ensure alignment and drive short-range process improvements. This position offers the opportunity to apply engineering fundamentals in a dynamic plant environment while continuing to build depth in industrial operations and system optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering required
• Minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience required
• Strong working and theoretical knowledge in chemical engineering with the ability to apply concepts to real‑world industrial and manufacturing environments
• Understanding of QA/QC procedures and regulatory standards
• Proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Responsibilities

• Support safe, stable plant operations by identifying and resolving production issues, resolving process challenges, and maintaining system performance
• Apply engineering analysis and standard practices to improve reliability, efficiency, and overall process effectiveness
• Support safety initiatives, including observations, audits, process safety assessments, and incident investigations with root cause analysis
• Independently complete engineering design, technical analysis, and preparation of specifications and reports for manufacturing and industrial facility projects
• Develop computation methods, technical reports, and specifications under the guidance of senior staff or technical leadership
• Identify and resolve technical discrepancies, applying standard procedures and best practices to support safe, efficient, and reliable mechanical systems

Benefits

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence
• Gain exposure to plant operations, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build your career within CHA’s growing manufacturing practice, supporting high-performance industrial operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level