Process Engineer

Sensient Technologies Corporation; Unidad Habitacional CIDECO; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to join the Lerma manufacturing site in Mexico. You will help plan, monitor, and optimize production processes from start to finish, collaborating with plant personnel and technical teams to maximize product quality and efficiency.

You will lead projects from development through implementation, ensuring smooth transition to operation on the plant floor and maintaining accurate process documentation and improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in process engineering in related industries.
• Hands-on experience with plant-level process control and process variable management.
• Experience taking projects from development through implementation to plant-floor operation.
• Technical knowledge of production, quality, QA and process control; ERP experience.
• Intermediate to advanced English and strong communication skills for cross-site collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and control production processes and variables from start to finish.
• Optimize workflows, reduce production times and variability, and maximize product capabilities.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate process risks and implement improvement strategies.
• Develop, implement, and launch new products and projects to successful plant-floor execution.
• Provide accurate process information, documentation, and improvement schedules.
• Serve as a link between production and technical manufacturing needs with plant personnel and technical teams.

Skills

Process engineering

ERP systems (JD Edwards)

English communication

Project execution

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

We are looking for a Chemical Process Engineer to work at our manufacturing site in Lerma.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, monitor, and control production processes and variables from start to finish.
• Optimize workflows, reduce production times and variability, and maximize product capabilities.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate process risks while implementing process improvement and optimization strategies.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and launch of new products and projects, taking them through to successful plant‑floor execution.
• Provide and maintain accurate process information, documentation, and improvement schedules.
• Serve as a key link between production and the technical needs of manufacturing processes, working closely with plant personnel and technical teams in St. Louis.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in process engineering, preferably within the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, or related process industries.
• Hands‑on experience with plant‑level process control, management of process variables, and implementation of process improvement and optimization strategies.
• Experience taking projects from development through implementation and transitioning them successfully to an operational level on the plant floor.
• Technical knowledge of production, quality, quality assurance, and process control in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with JD Edwards or a similar ERP system, personnel management, and Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate to advanced English, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with plant personnel and technical teams.

What you’ll get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues onsite and in the field 5 days per week.
• Competitive salary and development opportunities.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best‑known brands.

About Sensient Colors:

Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high‑performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.