Production Engineer II

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

Description

The Production Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role evaluates existing operations, develops innovative solutions, and implements best practices to optimize productivity and resource utilization. The Production Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance process reliability, and support operational excellence.

Description

The Production Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role evaluates existing operations, develops innovative solutions, and implements best practices to optimize productivity and resource utilization. The Production Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance process reliability, and support operational excellence.

Process Analysis & Optimization

• Review and evaluate production workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Design, test, and implement process enhancements to improve throughput, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop strategies to increase production capability and resource utilization, including labor, energy, and raw materials.
• Monitor key production metrics, analyze trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to implement equipment upgrades and process modifications.
• Maintain and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent and efficient processes.

Technical Support & Project Execution

• Provide technical support to operations teams, troubleshooting process and equipment issues.
• Participate in small to medium-scale capital projects, including installation, commissioning, and process upgrades.
• Support process trials and pilot testing for new products or process improvements.
• Use data analysis and engineering principles to recommend corrective actions and optimize operations.
• Assist in designing experiments, evaluating results, and documenting outcomes for process improvement initiatives.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all production activities comply with internal policies, safety procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement programs focused on safety, quality, and environmental sustainability.
• Maintain accurate records of process changes, operational data, and project documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or related experience required.
• 2–5 years in manufacturing or production engineering.
• 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.
• Exposure to process optimization, troubleshooting, and equipment improvements.
• Experience with Aveva PI, TrendMiner, CHEMCAD, etc. preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate process improvements.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and process engineering principles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Proficiency with data collection, analysis, and reporting techniques.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices.
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.