Senior Process Engineer in Pittsylvania County

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Job Description

Sr. Process Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all processes comply with regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA, FDA) and internal quality specifications.
• Incorporate inherent safety principles and risk mitigation strategies into all process designs.
• Participate in and lead incident investigations related to process safety or quality excursions.
• Serve as the main technical point of contact for multiple customers, ensuring alignment on process design, product specifications, and project timelines.
• Collaborate with customer R&D and product development teams to ensure successful technology transfer and validation for new product introductions.
• Plan and manage engineering projects, including scope, budget, resource allocation, and timelines, for capacity expansion, automation, or process improvements.
• Conduct presentations and prepare comprehensive reports for customers and senior management on project status, technical results, and performance metrics.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and mentorship to process engineers, shift supervisors, and technical staff.
• Coordinate the daily activities and priorities of the engineering team, ensuring alignment with project goals and operational needs.
• Conduct training for operators and manufacturing personnel on new and modified batch processes and equipment.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with other departments, such as Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Logistics.
• Lead the development, scale-up, and validation of new batch processes from the R&D stage to commercial manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex process and equipment issues to improve yield, efficiency, and product quality.
• Conduct process simulations, risk assessments (e.g., HAZOPs), and data analysis to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Utilize continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing to drive efficiency and reduce waste.
• Maintain all process documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Assist in executing the annual capital plan for the business including project management and deployment of capital in the most efficient manner.

Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or batch processing environment.
• Proven experience in process scale-up and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with batch processing equipment such as reactors, mixers, blenders, and dryers.
• Experience in project management, including budget and schedule management.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate and lead a technical team.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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