Lead Chemical Process Engineer - Scale-Up & Plant Improvement

Jobot; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Facility expansion

Quarterly bonuses

Profit sharing

Plant shutdown

401k match

Full benefits

Continuing education

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Chemical Process Engineer to lead process improvements, equipment startups, and capital projects in an industrial manufacturing environment in Akron, OH. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to move projects from development through installation, commissioning, and stable production.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, has experience managing projects end-to-end, and is proficient in Lean/5S and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience managing engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with production, maintenance, laboratory, and leadership teams.
• Willingness to work hands-on in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects, including scope, budgets, schedules, equipment selection, installation, and startup.
• Support pilot testing, process scale-up, and commissioning of new equipment and production processes.
• Troubleshoot process issues and improve throughput, quality, yield, reliability, and operating costs.
• Develop operating procedures, startup plans, and technical documentation.
• Improve plant layout, material flow, and workplace organization through Lean and 5S practices.
• Partner with safety and environmental teams on process risk assessments, Management of Change, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Hands-on

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Chemical Process Engineer to lead process improvements, equipment startups, and capital projects in an industrial manufacturing environment in Akron, OH. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to move projects from development through installation, commissioning, and stable production.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, has experience managing projects end-to-end, and is proficient in Lean/5S and CAD tools.