Senior Process Engineer

Dupont•Town of Tonawanda, NY

27d•$98,280 - $154,440•Onsite

About The Position

At DuPont, our Senior Process Engineers are critical drivers of operational excellence. In this role, you won’t just support the plant—you’ll shape how it performs. You’ll leverage deep technical expertise, data-driven decision making, and strong leadership to optimize production, improve safety, and elevate performance across operations. If you are energized by solving complex problems, influencing plant performance, and leading change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is your opportunity to make measurable impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related)
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience
Proven track record of driving performance improvements and delivering business results

Nice To Haves

Experience within a similar line of business or high-volume manufacturing environment
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
Process Safety Management (PSM) experience (high or low hazard operations)

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted technical leader and key partner to operations.
Drive improvements in safety, quality, cost, and reliability using data, KPIs, and continuous improvement tools.
Analyze plant operations, identify gaps, and implement solutions to increase yield, reduce waste, and improve EBITDA.
Diagnose complex operational issues and lead corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators to ensure optimal plant performance.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Technical Advisors, and Production Planning to align on production capabilities and priorities.
Reinforce process safety, ensure compliance with operating permits, and maintain strong field presence.
Coach and mentor team members, challenge the status quo, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Act as the primary backup for the Area Leader.
Utilize manufacturing technologies and automation systems to enhance plant performance.