Senior Process Engineer

Macdermid-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Piscataway, NJ
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
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The Sr. Process Engineer plays a critical role in leading the design, scale-up, and optimization of chemical manufacturing processes from lab to commercial scale. As a senior member of the Global Process Engineering Group (GPEG), this role provides deep chemical engineering and process development expertise, with a strong emphasis on reaction chemistry, P&ID development, and complex project execution. The engineer will act as a cross-functional technical leader, supporting global initiatives and ensuring robust, cost-effective, and high-quality process implementation.

  • Lead design and scale-up of chemical processes from laboratory to pilot and manufacturing scales with emphasis on reaction chemistry and process control.
  • Develop and maintain detailed and accurate Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for new and existing systems.
  • Design, execute, and analyze pilot-scale studies, driving process improvements and technology implementation.
  • Validate and troubleshoot processes and equipment to enhance product yield, consistency, and quality.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Marketing to ensure seamless technology transfer and manufacturability of new products.
  • Apply in-depth chemical knowledge to develop safe, scalable, and sustainable manufacturing processes.
  • Drive improvements in process throughput, efficiency, and cost reduction while maintaining or improving quality.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process deviations and inefficiencies.
  • Use process simulation and modeling tools to evaluate scale-up approaches and predict process behavior.
  • Monitor, analyze, and optimize process performance using statistical process control tools and techniques.
  • Lead and contribute to cross-functional teams on capital projects, commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support compliance with safety and environmental regulations and actively promote safety awareness.
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
  • Maintain strong documentation, including technical reports, validation protocols, and SOPs.
  • Perform other duties and support global projects as required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 11 years of experience in chemical process development, scale-up, or manufacturing; 7 years experience with a Master's.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or willingness to obtain.
  • Demonstrated expertise in reaction chemistry and complex process troubleshooting.
  • Strong experience with P&ID development and interpretation is required.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
  • Great attention to detail.
  • A self-starter while working in a collaborative environment.
  • Competitive base salary.
  • Generous performance-related bonus plan.
  • 401k plan with company matching.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • 9 holidays.
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