Operations Engineer: Lead Process Improvement & Projects

Sun Chemical Corporation; City of Peekskill (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking an Operations Engineer at the Peekskill site. The role leverages chemical process engineering to manage and execute projects, providing technical support for plant optimization and cross-functional initiatives.

Build and lead teams for capital and expense projects, ensuring safety, cost, and schedule targets are met. You will troubleshoot processes, analyze data, and collaborate with Process Engineers, Operations, Quality, and Safety personnel to implement

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering required.
• 3+ years in chemical process manufacturing environment.
• Experience with process safety analyses.
• Proficiency in Statistical Process Control concepts and tools.
• Experience with SAP, SPC software and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of capital/expense projects (scope, cost, design, procurement, construction, startup).
• Troubleshoot and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, utilities, and safety.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers, Operations, Quality, and Safety teams.
• Identify opportunities for plant optimization and operational support.
• Ensure projects meet cost, functionality, and schedule targets, safely.

Skills

LEAN/Six Sigma

Process optimization

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

SPC software

Job description

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking an Operations Engineer at the Peekskill site. The role leverages chemical process engineering to manage and execute projects, providing technical support for plant optimization and cross-functional initiatives.

Build and lead teams for capital and expense projects, ensuring safety, cost, and schedule targets are met. You will troubleshoot processes, analyze data, and collaborate with Process Engineers, Operations, Quality, and Safety personnel to implement