Sr. Process Engineer, HRG Engineering Research

The Heritage Group•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heritage Research Group is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join its R&D team and contribute to sustainable manufacturing, environmental engineering, and waste treatment. The role is based on-site in Indianapolis, Indiana. Candidates must currently be located in the Indianapolis area or be willing to relocate. The engineer will lead process engineering projects, develop and optimize manufacturing processes, support product scale-up, and work with customers and internal teams on environmental waste treatment and troubleshooting. The position also involves project oversight, process design and validation, safety and regulatory compliance, operational support, and site assessments. Travel may be required up to 30%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing and environmental fields.
Expertise in process engineering, improvement, optimization, and scale-up.
A proven track record in product and process engineering scale-up, equipment sizing, and validation.
In-depth knowledge of sustainable production practices, waste minimization, and quality enhancement.
Familiarity with hazardous and industrial waste, wastewater treatment, and chemical manufacturing.
Proficiency in biological filtration systems and strong project management skills.
Understanding of environmental regulations and compliance at city, state, and federal levels.
Excellent technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Must currently be located in the Indianapolis, Indiana area or be willing to relocate.
Ability to meet the described physical demands and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Lead process engineering projects, including feasibility studies and remedial designs.
Design and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
Ensure successful product scale-up through pilot and manufacturing stages.
Validate product quality, equipment sizing, and process engineering design.
Implement process control systems for real-time production monitoring.
Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Collaborate with customers on environmental waste treatment and troubleshooting.
Assist in preparing design packages, including engineering calculations and specifications.
Conduct risk assessments for safety and regulatory compliance.
Support system operations and maintenance staff, and contribute to plans and reports.
Identify contaminant sources, manage site assessments, and conduct audits.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including continued growth in alignment with the company's core values, competencies, and skills.