Manufacturing Process Optimization Engineer

DSJ Global; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Process Engineer in Dayton, Ohio to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. You will own multiple production systems, optimize throughput, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement across engineering projects and capital investments.

The role requires strong data-driven problem solving, cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, quality, and procurement, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing/industrial experience.
• Experience with continuous manufacturing and process improvements.
• Exposure to capital projects, equipment installations, or process modifications.
• Knowledge of P&IDs and process diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical ownership for multiple manufacturing processes and unit operations.
• Monitor process performance and identify efficiency, throughput, reliability, and product quality improvements.
• Analyze data to optimize material, energy, water, and waste usage.
• Lead process improvement projects and capital investments.
• Coordinate procurement and manage contractors/vendors.
• Support automation and process control improvements.
• Troubleshoot disruptions and implement corrective actions.
• Track KPIs and present findings.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Troubleshooting

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Root-cause analysis certifications

Tools

P&IDs

Process flow diagrams

Excel

Process control systems

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Process Engineer in Dayton, Ohio to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. You will own multiple production systems, optimize throughput, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement across engineering projects and capital investments.

The role requires strong data-driven problem solving, cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, quality, and procurement, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.