Process Engineering Specialist

Stepan Company • Elwood, IL

2d • $103,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Stepan Company is seeking a Process Engineering Specialist at its Elwood, Illinois location. The role supports innovation and business growth by providing technical expertise across products, processes, and technologies. The specialist identifies improvement opportunities, leads the resolution of complex technical challenges, and provides technical guidance and leadership across key initiatives. The position leads process engineering on major, multi-year projects and may contribute to strategic planning in the specialist's area of expertise and long-range staffing plans.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience.
• Experience in the chemical or related industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in developing and executing capital projects from feasibility through construction and start-up.
• Use project management skills to interact effectively with outside customers.
• Recognize and initiate project-level partnerships with management support.
• Develop technical deliverables for key capital projects to ensure workable, cost-effective solutions that meet business and project objectives.
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Material and Energy Balances (M&EBs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Functionality and Control Descriptions (F&CDs), Scope Document Reports (SDRs), and process requirements for new equipment and instruments.
• Deliver solutions to complex situations or problems without guidance or supervision.
• Manage Process Engineering for major multi-year projects.
• Participate in strategic planning related to the field of expertise, as appropriate.
• Participate in developing long-range staffing plans, as appropriate.
• Develop measures that support key strategies and values.
• Lead teams in identifying opportunities to improve cost, capacity, environmental performance, and safety.
• Proactively participate in and contribute to safety programs to continually improve the Company's safety culture.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Reactions recognition program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

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