Process Chemical Engineer

Actalent; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus (Annual performance bonus)

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health, dental, and vision coverage

PTO 25 days

Parental leave 6 weeks

Job summary

Actalent in West Haven, CT is seeking a Process Engineer III to support scale-up and commercialization of new specialty chemical products while improving existing operations. You will work with Production, Quality, Maintenance, EHS and R&D to optimize process performance, troubleshoot equipment, and drive continuous improvement in a batch manufacturing environment.

This role offers a path to lead capital projects, enhance yields, and contribute to safe, repeatable manufacturing with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of chemical process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with chemical synthesis processes, preferably batch manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with SPC.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills; familiarity with P&IDs and process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead process scale-up activities from pilot to commercial production.
• Monitor SPC data for critical manufacturing processes.
• Improve yield, cycle time, quality, and throughput.
• Investigate deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing procedures and batch records.
• Support process validation and operator training.
• Coordinate with Production and Maintenance for equipment reliability.
• Lead or support capital equipment and process improvement projects.
• Participate in Management of Change activities.
• Support EHS, regulatory compliance, and waste management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch products.

Skills

SPC

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Process controls

P&IDs familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Process Engineer IIIAbout the Role

We are seeking a Process Engineer III to support the scale-up and commercialization of new specialty chemical products while driving improvements across existing manufacturing operations. This position will play a key role in transitioning products from pilot-scale development to full-scale production, ensuring safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes.

The Process Engineer will work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and R&D teams to optimize process performance, improve yields, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives within a batch chemical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process scale-up activities for new product introductions from pilot production through commercial manufacturing.

• Monitor and analyze Statistical Process Control (SPC) data for critical manufacturing processes.

• Drive improvements in yield, cycle time, quality, throughput, and overall manufacturing efficiency.

• Investigate process deviations, product failures, and nonconforming material reports (NCMRs), performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing procedures, batch records, and work instructions.

• Troubleshoot process equipment, including pumps, piping systems, valves, mixers, and environmental control systems.

• Support process validation, batch qualification, and operator training activities.

• Lead or support capital equipment and process improvement projects.

• Coordinate with Production and Maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and calibration compliance.

• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) activities related to equipment modifications and process improvements.

• Support plant EHS initiatives, regulatory compliance efforts, auditing activities, and waste management programs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and long-term manufacturing performance.

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.

• 3+ years of chemical process engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience supporting chemical synthesis processes, preferably batch manufacturing operations.

• Hands-on experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).

• Root cause analysis and corrective action experience.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with P&IDs, process controls, pumps, piping systems, control valves, mixers, and related process equipment.

Preferred

• 5-8 years of Process Engineering experience.

• Experience scaling new products from pilot to commercial production.

• Capital project leadership experience.

• Experience with NCMRs, CAPA programs, and quality systems.

• EHS and regulatory compliance experience.

• Operator training and process validation experience.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead the scale-up of innovative products from development to commercial production.

• High-impact role with direct influence on manufacturing performance, quality, and operational excellence.

• Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional exposure to Operations, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and R&D.

• Annual performance bonus opportunity.

• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount on company stock.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 6 weeks paid parental leave.

• Wellness program with potential employer HSA/FSA contributions.

• Competitive PTO package starting at 25 days annually.

• Strong career growth opportunities within a global technology and manufacturing organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of West Haven, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Bonus Annual performance bonus program. Based on company, business unit, and individual performance. Paid annually around March/April. Historically paid at or above target in most years. Time Off 25 PTO days to start (16 PTO days + 9 holidays). 30 PTO days after 5 years. 35 PTO days after 10 years. Retirement 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%. Additional discretionary employer contribution potential. Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount on company stock. Health & Wellness Multiple Cigna medical plan options. Dental and vision coverage. Telehealth access. Wellness program with opportunity to earn a $600 employer HSA/FSA contribution. Additional Benefits 6 weeks paid parental leave. Company-paid life insurance. Short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Pet insurance. Legal services plan. Critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance options.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Haven,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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