Chemical Manufacturing Engineer - Process Optimization

Itape; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a Chemical focus for the Blythewood, SC facility. The role designs, optimizes, and maintains production processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operations with a strong emphasis on process improvement and plant performance.

You will analyze process data, troubleshoot issues, support start‑ups and shutdowns, develop SOPs, and lead continuous improvement initiatives with Lean and Six Sigma methods while collaborating with production,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing environment.
• Process optimization and control knowledge.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment (reactors, distillation, pumps, heat exchangers).
• Data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with process control systems (DCS/PLC).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize daily plant operations to maximize efficiency and output.
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and workflows.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze process data (temperature, pressure, flow rates) to improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (OSHA/EPA).
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support plant start-ups, shutdowns, and equipment commissioning.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production failures or downtime.
• Reviewing production metrics and KPIs.
• Adjusting process parameters to meet targets.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

DCS/PLC

Industrial equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

DCS/PLC

Process control systems

Job description

IPG is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a Chemical focus for the Blythewood, SC facility. The role designs, optimizes, and maintains production processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operations with a strong emphasis on process improvement and plant performance.

You will analyze process data, troubleshoot issues, support start‑ups and shutdowns, develop SOPs, and lead continuous improvement initiatives with Lean and Six Sigma methods while collaborating with production,