Process Engineer

Element Solutions Inc • West Haven, CT

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About The Position

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability and sustainability in electronic materials. We are seeking a technically skilled and solution-oriented Process Engineer to support and optimize manufacturing processes across our specialty chemical operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering foundation, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to apply technical expertise to improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of engineering and manufacturing, solving complex process challenges, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver sustainable improvements. You will play a critical role in supporting daily production operations while driving initiatives that improve efficiency, reliability, and product quality. As a member of the Manufacturing Operations team, you will help ensure our processes remain safe, compliant, cost-effective, and capable of meeting evolving business and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, process optimization, mass balances, and process control principles.
• Knowledge of production operations, plant systems, equipment performance, and continuous manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret process data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Experience using structured methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Understanding of process safety management, risk assessments, management of change, and hazard analysis principles.
• Ability to support and deliver process improvement and capital projects within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Experience with ERP systems, process control systems, manufacturing data platforms, and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to operators, engineers, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, quality, R&D, supply chain, and EHS teams.
• Understanding of quality standards, environmental regulations, and compliance requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Analytical: You enjoy working with data, understanding complex systems, and identifying practical solutions to technical challenges.
• Safety-Focused: You prioritize safety and understand the importance of operational discipline in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Curious and Innovative: You continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and challenge existing ways of working.
• Collaborative: You work effectively with cross-functional teams and value diverse perspectives when solving problems.
• Results-Oriented: You focus on delivering measurable improvements that positively impact operational performance.
• Proactive: You take initiative, anticipate issues, and address challenges before they become larger problems.
• Adaptable: You can successfully balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Detail-Oriented: You maintain a high level of accuracy in technical analysis, documentation, and process evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to production teams to ensure safe, stable, and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Analyze process data to identify opportunities for improving yield, throughput, quality, reliability, and cost performance.
• Investigate process upsets, quality deviations, and operational challenges to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and support initiatives focused on process optimization, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Track process performance indicators and use data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Work with R&D, Quality, and Operations teams to successfully scale and commercialize new products and formulations.
• Develop and execute process improvements through structured change management and validation activities.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute engineering expertise to equipment upgrades, plant expansions, debottlenecking projects, and process modifications.
• Perform root cause analysis and process evaluations to improve plant reliability and product consistency.
• Create and maintain operating procedures, process flow diagrams, work instructions, and technical reports.
• Partner with Maintenance, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to support overall site performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed