Process Engineer (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials•Willoughby, OH

About The Position

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations and improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. The role provides technical expertise in a manufacturing environment, leads process improvement initiatives, supports capital projects, and identifies solutions to strengthen operational performance. The engineer works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) teams to troubleshoot challenges and improve manufacturing processes. The position combines day-to-day manufacturing support with longer-term optimization and continuous improvement work. It includes process studies and trials, troubleshooting and root-cause investigations, process safety support, data analysis, development of manufacturing standards, and cross-functional collaboration. Flexibility in working hours is required, including on-call support and schedule adjustments for off-shift and weekend production activities in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
3–4 years of experience in Operations Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and process improvement methodologies.
Experience using statistical tools and data analysis to identify and resolve manufacturing challenges.
Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities.
Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Commercial teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and evaluate complex variables to develop effective solutions.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prepare comprehensive technical reports and communicate complex information clearly.
Flexibility in working hours to support manufacturing operations.
On-call availability for troubleshooting and technical support in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
Ability to adjust schedules to support off-shift and weekend production activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a 24/7 continuous manufacturing environment.
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
Experience supporting manufacturing process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with process safety assessments and Process Hazard Analysis.
Experience conducting plant trials, troubleshooting production processes, and implementing corrective actions.
Experience supporting capital improvement projects in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
Conduct process optimization studies and manufacturing trials to improve existing operations.
Develop process designs for small- to medium-sized improvement initiatives and capital projects.
Analyze manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and production methods to identify improvement opportunities.
Support Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives and introduce methods and technologies that improve manufacturing performance.
Serve as a technical resource for daily manufacturing operations and troubleshoot issues involving equipment, materials, product design, and processes.
Investigate process deviations and support plant investigations to determine root causes.
Apply statistical analysis and engineering principles to identify corrective actions.
Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to resolve equipment and process issues and support preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
Promote safety through process improvements and risk-reduction initiatives; participate in Process Hazard Analysis reviews and recommend improvements to address process safety risks.
Partner with EHS and Operations to support site safety initiatives and consistent, safe manufacturing practices.
Use statistical tools and data analysis to evaluate process performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Investigate customer complaints and manufacturing issues, and work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement corrective action plans.
Monitor process performance, measure the financial impact of improvements, prepare technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
Manage all aspects of the Standard Operating Conditions Program.
Establish and improve manufacturing methods and sequences, support consistent manufacturing practices, and identify ways to reduce costs and improve profitability.
Provide technical recommendations to improve product quality and production efficiency.
Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance on cross-functional projects and build relationships with manufacturing employees and site leadership.
Communicate process improvements, technical findings, and recommendations effectively.
Support special initiatives and take on additional leadership responsibilities as business needs evolve.