Process Engineer

Process Engineer | Chemicals | Louisville, KY

About the Opportunity:

This role offers the chance to work in a specialty chemicals manufacturing environment producing solvents, intermediates, specialty fuels, and other custom products. The team operates in a collaborative, family‑style culture with a strong focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. In this position, you'll play a key role in optimizing plant processes, supporting new product implementation, and driving site performance through engineering leadership and data‑driven improvements.

As The Process Engineer You Will...

• Drive continuous improvement across production processes, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Lead and participate in MOCs, PHAs, PSSRs, root cause investigations, and startup readiness reviews.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for assigned chemistries, technologies, or unit operations.
• Analyze production and quality data to improve cycle time, yield, cost, and first‑pass quality.
• Support implementation and scale‑up of new products and processes.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and utilities to improve equipment reliability and OEE.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training documentation.
• Support capital and reliability projects, including commissioning and startup activities.
• Assist production and utilities teams with troubleshooting and technical support as needed.

As The Process Engineer You Should Have...

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with batch processes and control systems; experience with hazardous chemicals preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PSM practices including MOC, PHA, and PSSR.
• Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and project execution.
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred; Green or Black Belt a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working closely with operations, shown ability to influence without authority.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

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