Manager, Process Engineering

Evonik Industries AG; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Lafayette, Indiana seeks an experienced Process Engineering Manager to lead a team of process engineers at Tippecanoe Labs, driving process improvements and delivering solutions for safe, high‑quality, cost‑effective manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, customers, and cross‑functional teams to meet site goals while upholding cGMP and regulatory standards, and you will guide capital projects and technical leadership across core process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering preferred; equivalent degrees in a related engineering or chemistry discipline will also be considered.
• 10 years prior chemical or pharmaceutical engineering manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Experience in multiple production facilities with different scales and technology platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skill.
• Ability to apply fundamental engineering and business principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of process engineers by providing coaching, feedback, workload management, performance support, and development opportunities while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Drive productivity and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, reduce costs, eliminate bottlenecks, improve cycle time and equipment availability, and deliver measurable business results.
• Responsible for meeting site objectives in core areas of process engineering support, equipment reliability, improvement of equipment systems, key support for productivity projects, and support of small capital project delivery, utilizing both external and internal resources
• Lead small capital projects and serve as Project Responsible for capital projects up to $15 million USD, ensuring successful execution with respect to scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and plant operability.
• Partner closely with manufacturing, customers, project teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, resolve technical challenges, and deliver solutions that meet business and customer needs.
• Support equipment reliability and site capacity improvement by identifying bottlenecks and recommending near- and long‑term capital investments for new equipment, technologies, and process improvements.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations by establishing and maintaining strong practices related to process safety, cGMP, regulatory requirements, engineering standards, policies, and good engineering practices.
• Provide technical expertise across core process engineering disciplines, including mixing, material science, heat and mass transfer, filtration, drying, and plant‑specific systems and technologies.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve engineering standards, tools, procedures, and production policies, including technical review and approval of engineering and operational documentation.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement by influencing decisions, resolving interpersonal and interdepartmental issues, sharing technical knowledge, and developing engineering capabilities across the organization.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical problem-solving

Teamwork & interpersonal skills

Engineering fundamentals

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related

Job description

What we offer

At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.

Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between - we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

Find out more about the many benefits we offer:

https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html

Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik:

https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html

The Process Engineering Manager leads and develops a team of process engineers supporting both project and commercial operations at Evonik Tippecanoe Labs. In this role, you will provide technical and people leadership to drive process improvements, optimize equipment and facility assets, and deliver solutions that support safe, reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. You will work closely with manufacturing, customers, and cross‑functional teams to achieve business and site goals while ensuring compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and company standards. The role also offers the opportunity to provide hands‑on technical leadership for complex processes and major capital projects while further developing your leadership capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and develop a team of process engineers by providing coaching, feedback, workload management, performance support, and development opportunities while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Drive productivity and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, reduce costs, eliminate bottlenecks, improve cycle time and equipment availability, and deliver measurable business results.
• Responsible for meeting site objectives in core areas of process engineering support, equipment reliability, improvement of equipment systems, key support for productivity projects, and support of small capital project delivery, utilizing both external and internal resources
• Lead small capital projects and serve as Project Responsible for capital projects up to $15 million USD, ensuring successful execution with respect to scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and plant operability.
• Partner closely with manufacturing, customers, project teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, resolve technical challenges, and deliver solutions that meet business and customer needs.
• Support equipment reliability and site capacity improvement by identifying bottlenecks and recommending near- and long‑term capital investments for new equipment, technologies, and process improvements.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations by establishing and maintaining strong practices related to process safety, cGMP, regulatory requirements, engineering standards, policies, and good engineering practices.
• Provide technical expertise across core process engineering disciplines, including mixing, material science, heat and mass transfer, filtration, drying, and plant‑specific systems and technologies.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve engineering standards, tools, procedures, and production policies, including technical review and approval of engineering and operational documentation.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement by influencing decisions, resolving interpersonal and interdepartmental issues, sharing technical knowledge, and developing engineering capabilities across the organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering preferred; equivalent degrees in a related engineering or chemistry discipline will also be considered.
• 10 years prior chemical or pharmaceutical engineering manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Experience in multiple production facilities with different scales and technology platforms.
• Skills in successfully overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities for improvements.
• Possess both the technical knowledge and practical experience to solve process engineering issues.
• Keep informed of latest technology in order to make recommendations for change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skill.
• Strong technical problem-solving ability.
• Ability to apply fundamental engineering and business principles.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skill.
• Exceptional computer skills in a variety of software package.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Mary Shang [C]

Company is Evonik Corporation