Process Engineer

Metals and Additives LLC; Brasil; On-site; BRL 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals and Additives LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize and improve manufacturing operations in the chemical production environment. Your role will involve leading process improvement initiatives, analyzing data to enhance efficiency, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with various teams and provide technical expertise to support daily operations. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in chemical manufacturing is essential. We offer a dynamic and innovative workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related field).
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or related industrial environments.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase throughput.
• Analyze chemical manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks.
• Develop and maintain process documentation.

Skills

Process optimization

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Data visualization tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Position Overview

The Process Engineer plays a key role in optimizing, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing operations within a chemical production environment. This role focuses on enhancing process efficiency, ensuring product quality, supporting safe operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase throughput, reduce waste, improve yield, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Analyze chemical manufacturing processes using data-driven methods to identify bottlenecks, variability, and opportunities for optimization.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including P&IDs, SOPs, process flow diagrams, and operating parameters.
• Support daily plant operations, providing technical expertise to production teams and troubleshooting process issues in real time.
• Conduct root cause analyses for process deviations, equipment failures, and quality concerns, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, including OSHA, EPA, and internal company policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as maintenance, quality, R&D, and EHS to support new product introductions and process changes.
• Monitor key process metrics, develop dashboards, and recommend adjustments to maintain stable and efficient operations.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, equipment upgrades, and automation solutions to modernize plant capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related field).
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, batch or continuous processing, or related industrial environments.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with proficiency in process modeling, statistical analysis, or data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with process safety management (PSM), hazard analysis (HAZOP), Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.

Key Competencies

• Project leadership
• Technical engineering judgment
• Budget and cost control
• Vendor and contractor management
• Risk management
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong safety orientation