Process Engineer

Element Solutions Inc•West Haven, CT

1d•$95,406 - $143,108

About The Position

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc., is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize operations and support key products through Statistical Process Control (SPC). Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the role focuses on improving first-pass yields, streamlining processes, and reducing costs while supporting safe, consistent manufacturing. The engineer monitors production quality, cycle time, EHS compliance, and adherence to documented work practices; investigates product failures and process deviations; and drives corrective actions and continuous improvement. The position also supports the transition of products from pilot to full-scale manufacturing, process equipment troubleshooting, capital projects, equipment calibration, and selected plant EHS activities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
More than 3 years of experience in chemical synthesis, preferably in batch operations.
Good working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Quality-focused, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work as a team player and interact closely with other departments.
Ability to read, write, and follow written or verbal instructions.
Familiarity with P&IDs, basic process control, pumps, piping systems, control valves, mixers, solids-handling equipment, and environmental-control equipment.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Nice To Haves

5 to 8 years of related experience is preferred in a process engineering role.

Responsibilities

Monitor processes and oversee Statistical Process Control activities for critical processes.
Monitor daily production for quality, cycle time, EHS compliance, and consistency with documented work practices.
Determine root causes of out-of-control products and other product failures, and follow through with corrective actions.
Manage assigned Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs), ensure timely closeout, drive root-cause and corrective-action resolution, and minimize repeat occurrences.
Write and modify work instructions for existing products.
Support transition from pilot to full-scale manufacturing through process documentation, batch validation, and operator training.
Lead process-engineering-related capital projects.
Troubleshoot and resolve process-equipment problems.
Collaborate with Maintenance and Production and follow Management of Change protocols for equipment repairs and process changes to ensure process safety.
Serve as a secondary resource for plant EHS activities, including waste-shipment coordination, permit-compliance monitoring, internal and external audits, and EHS systems performance validation.
Coordinate with Maintenance and Production and oversee execution of the equipment and instrumentation calibration program.