Continuous Improvement Engineer

Judge Direct Placement; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer for a manufacturing company in the Starkville, MS area. The role focuses on leading process optimization to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and production performance.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, SHEQ and R&D, manage improvement and capital projects from concept through startup, and use process modeling and data analytics to drive decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Chemical Engineering strongly preferred.
• Experience in chemical processing or similar manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record leading process improvement or capital projects.
• Knowledge of PSM, PHA, and MOC programs.
• Familiarity with process simulation and statistical analysis tools.
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and production performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, SHEQ and R&D teams to support plant objectives and strategic initiatives.
• Manage improvement and capital projects from concept through startup and implementation.
• Conduct process evaluations, engineering studies, and pilot trials to identify operational enhancements.
• Utilize process modeling and data analytics tools to evaluate system performance and support decision-making.
• Develop project plans, scopes of work, operating procedures, and change management documentation.
• Coordinate activities with contractors, vendors, and engineering partners on project execution.
• Support process safety efforts, commissioning activities, control system improvements, and process troubleshooting.
• Present project recommendations and progress updates to stakeholders and leadership teams.

Skills

Process improvement

Capital projects

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Process safety

Statistical analysis

Process simulation

Industrial control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Chemical Engineering background

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer for a manufacturing company located in the Starkville, MS area.

Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and production performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, SHEQ, and R&D teams to support plant objectives and strategic initiatives.
• Manage improvement and capital projects from concept through startup and implementation.
• Conduct process evaluations, engineering studies, and pilot trials to identify operational enhancements.
• Utilize process modeling and data analytics tools to evaluate system performance and support decision-making.
• Develop project plans, scopes of work, operating procedures, and change management documentation.
• Coordinate activities with contractors, vendors, and engineering partners on project execution.
• Support process safety efforts, commissioning activities, control system improvements, and process troubleshooting.
• Present project recommendations and progress updates to stakeholders and leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Chemical Engineering strongly preferred.
• Experience within chemical processing, chlor-alkali, TiO₂ pigment production, or similar manufacturing environments preferred.
• Proven background leading process improvement or capital projects from planning through completion.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and Management of Change (MOC) programs.
• Familiarity with process simulation, industrial control systems, and statistical analysis tools.
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement principles.