Lead Process Engineer – Capital Projects & Scale-Up

Evonik; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a principal process engineer to provide process engineering oversight for product chains, site systems, and major capital project investments. You will apply process engineering knowledge to support synthesis of starting materials, pharmaceutical intermediates, final bulk products, and associated site service systems in a safe, quality, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.

The role emphasizes process understanding, monitoring, and improving process performance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 15 years of experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing and engineering.
• Experience across multiple production facilities with varying scales and technology platforms.
• Strong technical expertise to resolve complex process engineering challenges.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities and drive process optimization.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and ability to implement improvements.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in external customer engagement and relationship management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support for established processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage ESHS, quality, cycle time, and equipment availability requirements.
• Oversee process chains and unit operations, collaborating with customers and cross-functional project teams.
• Apply technical expertise in mixing, material science, heat transfer, mass transfer, filtration, and drying to optimize processes.
• Develop technical strategies for new process introductions, scale-ups, process modifications, and complex product implementations.
• Assess site capacity constraints, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Develop safety concepts and maximize project financial viability in collaboration with site and business line stakeholders.
• Lead major capital projects exceeding $15 million and mentor project leaders responsible for smaller capital investments.
• Maintain expertise in regulatory requirements, engineering standards, best practices, and plant-specific systems.
• Develop, review, and approve technical documents, production policies, and procedures while supporting team development and execution excellence.

Skills

Process engineering

Scale-up expertise

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Evonik is seeking a principal process engineer to provide process engineering oversight for product chains, site systems, and major capital project investments. You will apply process engineering knowledge to support synthesis of starting materials, pharmaceutical intermediates, final bulk products, and associated site service systems in a safe, quality, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.

The role emphasizes process understanding, monitoring, and improving process performance,