Process Engineer

Syensqo • Kalamazoo, MI

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Syensqo is seeking a self-starter with a chemical processing background to drive improvement projects from concept through completion. This role is for a team player capable of improving safety, productivity, and quality by leading process changes and optimization initiatives. The role involves promoting a culture of process safety, quality, and customer service, executing tactical, short-term support for site-based operational needs, and owning longer-term strategic projects set by the global process engineering team. The Process Engineer will lead and support technical projects across internal manufacturing sites and external tolling partners, from scoping and data collection through trials, implementation, and sustainment. They will also provide operational support at external toll manufacturers, including yield, OEE, SQC, production coordination, non-conformance reviews, and issue resolution. Clear communication with cross-functional stakeholders is essential to ensure alignment on priorities, timing, and deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Chemical Engineering.
• 5–10+ years of operational experience in a chemical manufacturing environment; preferably in a production or process engineering role.
• Statistical background: demonstrated history of utilizing process data to drive change.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment with operations, including off-hours shift as an exception to support trials in both union and non-union environments.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

• Prior polymer processing experience (polymerization, separations, dry powder handling).
• Ability to provide technical guidance beyond core daily responsibilities.
• Ability to self-prioritize to meet deliverable deadlines.
• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO9001/ AS9100).
• Six Sigma awareness or credentials, experience with data analysis tools (JMP).
• Experience in a regulated environment (PSM, RMP) and in regulated end-market industries.

Responsibilities

• Promote an observable culture of process safety, quality, and customer service within your organizational control.
• Execute tactical, short-term support for site-based operational needs while owning longer-term strategic projects set for by the global process engineering team.
• Lead and support technical projects across internal manufacturing sites and external tolling partners, from scoping and data collection through trials, implementation, and sustainment.
• Provide operational support at external toll manufacturers as needed, including yield, OEE, SQC, production coordination, non-conformance reviews, and issue resolution.
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders (operations, quality, supply chain, HSE, M&T, CE, and external partners), ensuring alignment on priorities, timing, and deliverables.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

What This Job Offers

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