Job Title: Process Engineer

A Process Engineer is needed to optimize and scale manufacturing processes, focusing on liquid blending, solids blending, and substrate converting. This role involves transitioning new product formulations from R&D to full-scale production, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Reporting to the Manufacturing Plant Director, the engineer will troubleshoot operational challenges, refine production processes, and support the setup of new manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Optimization: Develop and refine blending and converting processes to maximize efficiency.
• Product Scale-Up: Collaborate with R&D to transition new formulas from lab-scale to full-scale production.
• Operational Improvements: Troubleshoot issues, enhance product yield, and reduce downtime.
• Manufacturing Setup: Assist in facility establishment, equipment selection, and process scaling.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Use statistical tools to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain documentation and ensure regulatory and safety standards.
• Team Training: Mentor production staff and junior engineers.
• Safety & Sustainability: Uphold best practices for workplace safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering, experience in process engineering, expertise in scaling up production, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Preferred: Master’s degree, Lean Six Sigma certification, experience in consumer goods or chemical-based manufacturing, and familiarity with process automation.

This role offers a chance to contribute to a state-of-the-art facility and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.