Manufacturing Process Engineer II: Process Optimization

Trecora; Silsbee (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trecora is seeking a Production Engineer in Texas to analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes for safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. You will evaluate operations, implement best practices, and work with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot issues and improve reliability.

The role emphasizes data‑driven analysis, SOP maintenance, and participation in capital projects, with a focus on safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing or production engineering experience.
• OSHA 10/30 General Industry Safety Training preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt preferred.
• Experience in chemical, polymer, or specialty manufacturing environments preferred.
• Familiarity with Aveva PI, TrendMiner, CHEMCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review production workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Design, test, and implement process enhancements to improve throughput and quality.
• Develop strategies to increase production capability and resource utilization.
• Monitor production metrics and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance for equipment upgrades and process modifications.
• Maintain and improve SOPs for consistent processes.
• Provide technical support to operations teams and troubleshoot issues.
• Participate in capital projects including installation, commissioning, and process upgrades.
• Support process trials and pilot testing for new products or improvements.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

OSHA 10/30 General Industry Safety Training

Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt

Tools

Aveva PI

TrendMiner

CHEMCAD

Job description

Trecora is seeking a Production Engineer in Texas to analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes for safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. You will evaluate operations, implement best practices, and work with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot issues and improve reliability.

The role emphasizes data‑driven analysis, SOP maintenance, and participation in capital projects, with a focus on safety, quality and regulatory compliance.