Process Engineer

Process Engineer

The Process Engineer will be assigned a specific area within the plant and will be responsible for troubleshooting, process improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on capital projects. They will focus on debottlenecking current manufacturing processes through the optimization of existing equipment, improved use of resources, or the acquisition of new technology and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of flow sheet designs, technical evaluation of equipment, conduct plant evaluations, and commission new manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot and solve existing manufacturing and quality problems to improve uptime and first-time prime quality.
• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications, arrange for the purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Test newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
• Evaluate, analyze, and make recommendations on products, designs, and cost improvements to improve the competitive position of the company.
• Procure materials needed to construct prototypes and supervise the design engineering of new models.
• Test the ability of machines to perform designated tasks.
• Develop models of alternate processing methods to test the feasibility of new applications of system components and recommend improved procedures.
• Analyze test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications.
• Analyze, evaluate, and recommend cost improvement ideas through product, vendor, and design changes.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.

Essential Skills

• Process engineering
• Six Sigma
• Process improvement
• Test equipment
• BS in Process Technology, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of related experience in an engineering support department
• Good communication skills for customer interaction
• Onsite plant experience with daily exposure to manufacturing processes
• Go-getter personality

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in chemical engineering, industrial minerals, specialty chemicals
• Experience with project commissioning
• Knowledge of Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS) is a plus

Work Environment

This role is based in a production and R&D facility, specifically a chemical plant. The work environment is stable, with little turnover and no layoffs since a recent acquisition. The company offers an 11% bonus potential based on personal and company performance, relocation assistance with a lump sum payment up to $15k on the first paycheck (taxable).

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

11% bonus potential, relocation assistance, lump sum payment (taxable) on first paycheck, up to 15k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gonzales, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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