Senior Process Engineer

Qnity•Newark, DE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Qnity is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to provide technical leadership and manufacturing support for a designated production area. The role focuses on improving process safety, reliability, quality, productivity, and operational performance while driving continuous improvement and supporting new technology implementation. The Senior Process Engineer partners with Operations, Reliability, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Automation, and R&D teams to solve technical challenges, support scale-up activities, and implement sustainable process improvements. The position serves as a technical resource, turning daily operational issues into long-term solutions that enhance manufacturing performance. This position is 100% onsite at Qnity’s Newark, Delaware facility. Candidates within daily commuting distance will receive priority. Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Experience in manufacturing, production, or process engineering within an industrial environment.
Strong problem-solving skills, including experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Proven ability to execute cross-functional projects and drive process improvements.
Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions while balancing safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of manufacturing, production, or process engineering experience.
Experience supporting capital projects, commissioning, equipment startup, scale-up activities, or performance validation.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and process capability methodologies.
Experience with Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and risk management practices.
Proven track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced industrial setting.
Prior experience coaching, mentoring, or developing engineers and technical personnel.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and process expertise for an assigned manufacturing area.
Lead root cause investigations and resolve complex process, quality, safety, and operational issues.
Identify, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, yield, capacity, productivity, and product quality.
Support capital projects and R&D scale-up efforts from design and implementation through startup and performance validation.
Develop and maintain process documentation, PFMEAs, operating procedures, and technical standards.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Quality, EHS, and Automation teams to troubleshoot issues and achieve business objectives.
Monitor process performance, identify risks and capability gaps, and recommend improvements to equipment, controls, and manufacturing systems.
Mentor and support Process Engineers while promoting knowledge sharing, standard work, and technical excellence.