Process Engineer

Company: Zeochem LLC
Location: Louisville
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Zeochem is seeking a skilled and results-driven Process Engineer to optimize and enhance our chemical manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate should have:

• Experience in manufacturing within a heavy industrial environment, with a focus on process optimization and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative and safety-conscious approach to working with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• A B.S. degree in Engineering or a related field, along with 2-4 years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. OVERVIEW:
  The Process Engineer is responsible for assigned specific unit operations and processes of the Zeochem production process. He/she is expected to become an expert in assigned processes and unit operations. He/she assists the Senior Process Engineer in developing, monitoring, and modifying assigned processes, unit operations, and equipment for manufacturing molecular sieve products to meet rate and quality goals. He/she assists the Senior Process Engineer in implementing production procedures and protocols as well as assists in training of Shift Leaders and chemical operators. He/she assists the R&D group with the implementation of plant trials.Zeochem has a full range of benefits. Employees will be eligible to participate in all of these benefits, subject to the appropriate waiting and vesting periods. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance benefits, as well as a generous 401(K) plan with company matching funds. Disability and life insurance benefits are paid for by Zeochem. Employees earn vacation and sick leave, as well as holiday pay for select holidays. Zeochem offers contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts, gym reimbursement/wellness plan, and company paid for EAP program. Pay may vary slightly depending on experience. DIRECT REPORTS: NoneESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Become an expert in the assigned field and unit operations including and understanding both the process as well as the equipment utilized
  • Performing process optimization studies
  • Analyzing operating procedures and equipment functions to reduce processing time and cost without impacting quality
  • Maintaining a database on production information, equipment, and process capability
  • Coordinating procedures to control the process, movement, storage, and packaging of products
  • Performing tests throughout production stages to determine the degree of control over variables
  • Working with and training Chemical Operators on various plant processes and procedure changes
  • Coordinating off-specification production investigations and facilitating preventive action plans
  • Equipment troubleshooting to optimize output and efficiencies
    REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
    • B.S. degree in Engineering or equivalent, plus 2-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
    • Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to troubleshoot system issues or failure to seek root cause
    • Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
    • Ability to facilitate or coordinate activities in a high stress environment
    • Ability to communicate with various levels of the organization and adjust presentation of material based on audience
    • Ability to work in teams with various levels of the organization PHYSICAL DEMANDS
      The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT
      The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; elevated surfaces; fumes or airborne particles; caustic and acidic chemicals; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can vary based on area and machinery. TRAVEL
      Travel to various organizational locations, supplier sites, training, and other locations is required for the position. Travel will consist of approximately 5% of working time.
      
      Compensation details: 76500-97200 Yearly Salary
      
      
      
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