Chemical Process Engineer - Chemical Manufaturing

Aimic Inc; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimic Inc in Indiana is seeking a Process Engineer with experience in large-scale production of ceramic and inorganic materials. A bachelor’s degree in Ceramics, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science is required.

You will lead process development, optimize yields, support SPC and CAPA, manage equipment and ensure documentation and ISO 9001 compliance through cross-functional collaboration with operations, engineering, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience.
• Extensive experience with advanced materials.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Process Development & New Product Introduction: collaborate to support new product development and manufacturing transitions.
• Process Optimization & Yield Improvement: monitor yields, efficiency, energy use, and implement improvements.
• Quality Assurance & SPC: support SPC, CAPA, testing, and traceability to meet specifications.
• Equipment & Technical Resource Management: identify equipment needs and oversee calibration and operation.
• Documentation & Compliance: maintain process plans, ISO records, logs, and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Engineering experience

Advanced materials

Chemical manufacturing

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ceramics, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

WE ARE SEEKING a Process Engineer experienced with large scale production of ceramic and inorganic materials. A bachelor’s degree in Ceramics, Chemical Engineering or Material Science is required.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Engineering
• 5+ years of work experience with Advanced Materials
• 5+ years of Chemical Manufacturing experience
• 5+ years of work experience with Customer Communication

1. Process Development & New Product Introduction:

Collaborate with Business Development Managers, Development Engineers, and the Operations Manager to support new product development, manufacturing transitions, process planning, in-process specifications, equipment settings, and production readiness.

2. Process Optimization & Yield Improvement:

Monitor and evaluate manufacturing processes for yield, efficiency, energy consumption, and ease of operation. Calculate product yields across process stages, maintain historical performance data, and implement continuous improvements to enhance productivity and product quality.

3. Quality Assurance & Statistical Process Control:

Support the implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, product testing, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and non-conformance management. Ensure products meet approved specifications and that testing, labeling, packaging, storage, and traceability requirements are followed.

4. Equipment & Technical Resource Management:

Identify departmental equipment needs, assist in selecting laboratory instruments, process equipment, software, and hardware, and establish calibration and equipment-handling requirements. Review equipment performance and ensure manufacturing processes operate effectively and consistently.

5. Documentation, Compliance & Cross-Functional Coordination:

Develop, review, and maintain process plans, Level 3 and Level 4 documentation, ISO 9001 quality records, revision logs, and product traceability procedures. Coordinate with operations, engineering, manufacturing personnel, and customers as required to ensure specification compliance, effective process reviews, and proper disposition of non-conforming products.