Chemical Processing Engineer

About the Role:
The Chemical Processing Engineer Liquids Production is responsible for leading and optimizing liquid and batch manufacturing operations within a fast-paced production facility. This role oversees process engineering equipment reliability preventative maintenance capital improvement initiatives and capacity expansion planning. The position plays a critical role in ensuring safe efficient and scalable production of formulated liquid products including shampoos conditioners and specialty chemical blends. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on Chemical Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in plant-floor environments and enjoys driving continuous improvement process optimization and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and optimize liquid batch processing equipment minimizing downtime and improving overall equipment effectiveness.
• Lead preventative maintenance programs and reliability initiatives to improve production uptime.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Identify bottlenecks inefficiencies and quality risks within liquid production workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Evaluate and recommend capital investments to support capacity expansion and automation.
• Manage plant-based projects including equipment upgrades automation implementation and new product introductions.
• Develop and improve production scheduling processes in coordination with ERP or MRP systems.
• Oversee facility infrastructure improvements related to liquids processing operations.
• Lead wash water reduction and recycling initiatives to improve sustainability and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with maintenance quality supply chain and production teams.
• Manage vendors contractors and project budgets for capital improvement projects.
• Support benchmarking and operational alignment across multiple production sites.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3 years of experience in manufacturing preferably within liquid batch or chemical processing environments.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling process optimization and equipment reliability.
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems for production planning and materials management.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work directly with plant equipment and operators.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in liquid formulation personal care chemical blending or consumer product manufacturing.
• Knowledge of batch processing controls and automation systems.
• Experience managing capital expenditure projects and infrastructure upgrades.
• Background in sustainability initiatives water recycling or waste reduction programs.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification.