Chemical Process Engineer - Lead Process Improvements

Sensient Technologies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer in St. Louis, MO to optimize production processes across plants locally and internationally. The role focuses on planning, monitoring and controlling processes from start to finish to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent operations.

You will lead process projects, drive continuous improvement, manage risks, and support installation and qualification of new manufacturing equipment. Travel 10–20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or chemistry is required.
• Master’s or PhD preferred for advanced roles.
• 5–10 years of professional process engineering experience in related industries.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and control production processes from start to finish for safe, efficient operations.
• Lead process engineering projects with coaching of production team members and continuous improvement.
• Optimize workflows to reduce production times and variability and maximize product capabilities.
• Identify and mitigate process risks while developing improvement strategies.
• Lead development and launch of new manufacturing processes and support equipment qualifications.
• Drive continuous improvement across existing processes and equipment to enhance efficiency, capacity, quality, safety, and reliability.

Skills

Process optimization

Project leadership

Data-driven improvements

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or chemistry

Master or PhD preferred

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sensient Technologies is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer in St. Louis, MO to optimize production processes across plants locally and internationally. The role focuses on planning, monitoring and controlling processes from start to finish to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent operations.

You will lead process projects, drive continuous improvement, manage risks, and support installation and qualification of new manufacturing equipment. Travel 10–20% is expected.