Chemical Process Engineer

CapstoneONE Search; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer for its metro Nashville, TN facility to develop, scale-up and implement new manufacturing processes. The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering and other technical teams to move processes from development into production while supporting performance and safety.

The candidate will lead process safety reviews, contribute to capital projects, and maintain process documentation in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of process or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in a continuous-process manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with process controls and P&IDs preferred.
• Hands-on problem-solving in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Support development, scale-up and implementation of new manufacturing capabilities.
• Support day-to-day operations with focus on safety, quality, reliability, throughput and cost.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze process data and pursue continuous improvement.
• Assist with capital projects, equipment modifications, installation, commissioning and startup.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including P&IDs, operating procedures and standards.
• Participate in process safety reviews and risk assessments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and Engineering teams.

Skills

Process controls

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Job description

A rapidly growing, global manufacturing organization is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to support the development, scale-up and implementation of new manufacturing processes at its metro Nashville, TN facility. This role will work closely with Operations, Engineering and other technical teams to help move new processes from development into production, while also supporting process improvement, equipment implementation and ongoing manufacturing performance. This is a full-time, direct-hire position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support process development, scale-up and implementation of new manufacturing capabilities.
• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, reliability, throughput and cost.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze process data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist with capital projects, equipment modifications, installation, commissioning and startup activities.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including P&IDs, operating procedures and technical standards.
• Participate in process safety reviews, risk assessments and structured problem-solving activities.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and Engineering teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is required.
• 5+ years of process engineering or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience within a continuous-process manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience with process controls, P&IDs, capital projects and/or commissioning is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Our client offers a highly competitive portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits along with clear tracks for continued advancement within the organization. Relocation assistance will be available to especially qualified candidates coming from outside the immediate geographic area.