Process Engineer (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical Group • Scranton, PA

1d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to foster and enforce a zero-harm safety culture, lead departmental systems, and collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to improve process performance. This role supports new product implementation, engineering initiatives, and analyzes production data to enhance throughput, quality, and cost. The Process Engineer will also design and qualify new products and processes, drive modernization through machine and process design, and manage capital projects from scope development to completion. Additionally, this position involves providing training, maintaining technical documentation, supporting plant shutdowns, and leading projects that improve safety, productivity, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in process engineering or plastics
• Experience with polymer processing such as extrusion or compression molding.
• Demonstrated communication expertise, including strong written and verbal skills with the ability to effectively present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership and project manager experience with a proven ability to collaborate across functions and build effective working relationships.
• Solid mechanical aptitude, including the ability to read, interpret, and apply blueprints, and industrial equipment understanding.
• Working knowledge of industrial equipment, with an understanding of system interactions within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing demands effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, to support reporting, analysis, and documentation.
• Proven leadership capability, with a track record of influencing teams, driving results, and supporting continuous improvement.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities, including root cause analysis, issue identification, and implementation of effective corrective actions.
• Demonstrated project management experience, with the ability to lead initiatives from concept through execution and completion.
• Understanding of plant utility and support systems, ensuring operational reliability and efficiency.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards, including OSHA requirements, Management of Change (MOC) processes, and applicable industry standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks desired.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and other continuous improvement / problem solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Foster and enforce a zero-harm safety culture for all employees and contractors, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Lead the operation and continuous improvement of departmental systems, including daily performance tracking, maintenance strategies, and reliability initiatives.
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to evaluate, initiate actions, and improve process performance, including scrap, rework, and equipment efficiency.
• Support new product implementation and engineering initiatives (e.g., New Product Development, Technical Releases, FEA, system upgrades).
• Analyze production data and develop improvement plans to enhance throughput, quality, and cost performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions related to process issues and customer complaints.
• Use Six Sigma Methodology to drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase customer satisfaction and reduce defects.
• Design and qualify new products and processes, including evaluation of new raw materials and technologies.
• Drive modernization by developing machine and process designs for new and existing product lines, replacing obsolete equipment and improving system reliability, continuity, and performance.
• Lead and manage capital (CAPEX) and expense projects end-to-end, including scope development, justification, vendor selection, payback analysis, MOC execution, CER preparation, installation, execution of work, and approval of payments for invoices.
• Provide training and maintain technical documentation (ISO procedures, work instructions process sheets, etc.).
• Lead projects that improve safety, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Support the planning and execution of plant shutdowns, including coordination, field walkthroughs, and risk mitigation planning.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical and mental disabilities
• E-Verify Program participation to confirm eligibility to work in the United States

What This Job Offers

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