Process Engineer

PSI • Painesville, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing operations in a chemical manufacturing environment, focusing on plant safety, quality, production, and cost objectives. The role involves optimizing and troubleshooting processes, evaluating existing chemical manufacturing processes, conducting plant trials and technical evaluations, and developing process design recommendations and engineering scope for improvements and capital projects. The Process Engineer supports engineering assignments and project activities, including planning and scheduling work and delivering within established schedule and cost requirements.

The position participates in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and other Process Safety activities, prepares engineering calculations and technical documentation, and works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other plant functions to address process and equipment performance issues. It may provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians, and supports continuous improvement initiatives aligned with plant and business objectives. This is a safety-critical role that requires maintaining compliance with applicable SHE policies, Process Safety requirements, and plant safety standards. The role follows a salaried day-shift schedule and may require off-hours technical support.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 1–5 years of Process Engineering or similar engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to apply chemical engineering principles to process troubleshooting, optimization, and process design.
• Ability to develop and evaluate process design scopes for new and existing chemical processes.
• Ability to analyze operating problems, identify root causes, develop alternatives, and recommend practical technical solutions.
• Knowledge of statistical design and evaluation methods.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional plant teams.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong computer skills and ability to use engineering and data-analysis tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and plant leadership.
• Ability to work a salaried day-shift schedule and provide off-hours technical support as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting chemical manufacturing processes and process equipment.
• Understanding of Process Safety principles and experience participating in Process Hazard Analysis activities.
• Experience with titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform process optimization studies, plant trials, and technical evaluations of existing chemical manufacturing processes.
• Develop process design recommendations and engineering scope for process improvements and capital projects.
• Perform engineering assignments supporting capital, process improvement, and operational initiatives.
• Evaluate technical problems, select appropriate engineering methods, and develop practical design recommendations.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and other Process Safety activities associated with process changes and plant operations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical documentation, design information, and other project deliverables.
• Participate in defining engineering approaches and planning and scheduling engineering work.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and technicians as appropriate.
• Support completion of assigned project activities within established schedule and cost requirements.
• Apply an understanding of maintenance practices to troubleshoot equipment problems and improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Work with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other plant functions to troubleshoot operational and process performance issues.
• Initiate process improvement ideas and build organizational support to develop viable opportunities into projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with plant and business objectives.
• Maintain compliance with applicable SHE policies, procedures, Process Safety requirements, and plant safety standards.
• Provide off-hours technical support as required.

Benefits

• Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision).
• Retirement plan (401k, IRA).
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D).
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, and public holidays).
• Family leave (maternity and paternity).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Training and development.

What This Job Offers

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