Chemical Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Chemical

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer Chemical supports and improves chemical manufacturing processes to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals. This on-site role provides technical expertise for operations involving chemical processing, filtration, separation, purification, water treatment, and related production technologies. The engineer collaborates closely with Operations, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and R&D teams to optimize processes, reduce waste, improve yields, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for daily manufacturing operations and chemical production processes, ensuring stable and efficient performance.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, operating procedures, and process controls for chemical processing, filtration, separation, purification, and water treatment systems.
• Analyze process performance data and partner with Quality and EHS teams to ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support troubleshooting of chemical systems, filtration equipment, wastewater treatment processes, and related manufacturing operations to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Lead root cause investigations for process deviations or equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Design and execute process validation and qualification activities to confirm process capability and reliability.
• Plan and implement continuous improvement projects that use Lean Manufacturing and other structured problem-solving tools to eliminate waste and improve operational performance.
• Prepare clear and accurate technical reports, process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures to support consistent manufacturing practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and R&D, to drive process optimization and yield improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the identification and execution of Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) and other cost and waste reduction initiatives.

Essential Skills

• 25+ years of experience in process engineering or chemical processing within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement and process optimization methodologies.
• Experience with statistical analysis and root cause problem-solving techniques.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process control systems.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills for complex chemical and process issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with industrial wastewater treatment systems, acid recovery systems, or environmental remediation processes.
• Identifying and driving Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) methodologies and waste reduction initiatives.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and techniques.
• Experience applying Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) to assess and mitigate process risks.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques and their application in chemical production environments.
• Understanding of environmental permitting requirements, wastewater discharge compliance, and chemical process safety management.

Work Environment

This is an on-site position based in a manufacturing facility environment. The role involves regular presence on the production floor, working closely with operations and technical teams around chemical processing, filtration, separation, purification, and water treatment equipment. The engineer will work with standard office tools for analysis and documentation, as well as plant systems and process control equipment. The schedule typically follows standard business hours, with flexibility as needed to support production and project activities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DeLand, FL.

The pay range for this position is $53.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DeLand, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in DeLand,FL.

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