Manager, Process Engineering

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

Job summary

Evonik Tippecanoe Labs seeks a Process Engineering Manager to lead a team of process engineers and deliver safer, more reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. You will drive process improvements, optimize equipment, and manage capital projects while ensuring adherence to cGMP and regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, customers, and cross-functional teams to meet site objectives, improve cycle times, and enhance equipment availability, safety, and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; 10 years chemical/pharmaceutical engineering manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience across multiple production facilities with different scales and technology platforms.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lead capital projects and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of process engineers with coaching, workload management, and performance development.
• Drive productivity and continuous improvement to optimize processes and reduce costs.
• Lead capital projects up to $15 million USD ensuring scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and operability.
• Partner with manufacturing, customers, and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and deliver solutions.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Leadership

Process optimization

cGMP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Related engineering or chemistry degree

Tools

Engineering software packages

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 to ensure 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

This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting‑edge science, technology and engineering with world‑class business services to create solutions that answer real‑world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.