Senior Process Engineer

Metals and Additives LLC; Brasil; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals and Additives LLC in Brazil seeks a Senior Process Engineer to optimize and troubleshoot chemical manufacturing operations. You will lead process improvement efforts, analyze processes with data-driven methods, and maintain critical process documentation such as P&IDs and SOPs.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with maintenance, quality, R&D, and EHS to support new product introductions and process changes.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of chemical manufacturing experience.
• Experience in batch or continuous processing environments.
• Proficiency in process modeling, statistics, and data visualization.
• Familiarity with process safety management (PSM) and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase throughput and reduce waste.
• Analyze chemical manufacturing processes using data-driven methods to identify bottlenecks.
• Develop and maintain process documentation (P&IDs, SOPs, process flow diagrams).
• Support daily plant operations and troubleshoot process issues in real time.
• Conduct root cause analyses for deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (OSHA, EPA).
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, R&D, and EHS on processes and new product introductions.
• Monitor process metrics, develop dashboards, and adjust operations for stability.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Project leadership

Communication skills

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

PSM knowledge

HAZOP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering w/ chemical industry experience

Job description

Position Overview

The Senior 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 datadriven 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 crossfunctional 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 Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering w/ chemical industry experience.
• Must have 7 to 10 years of experience.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, batch or continuous processing, or related industrial environments.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving 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), PreStartup 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