Process Development Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to improve manufacturing operations from concept through execution on the plant floor in Addison, Texas.

You will identify opportunities to boost production efficiency, support equipment installations and ramp-ups, and work closely with operators, maintenance and engineering teams to optimize plant performance. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, data analysis, and creating procedures and process standards for safe,

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgy or related technical field is required.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, chemical processing, pilot plants, or industrial operations.
• Strong understanding of industrial process equipment, instrumentation, and production systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and process-related issues in a hands-on environment.
• Experience with process improvement, commissioning, or equipment startups is beneficial.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, equipment reliability, and process performance.
• Investigate operational issues and implement practical engineering solutions.
• Support equipment installations, process changes, and production ramp-ups.
• Analyze operating data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with operators, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize plant performance.
• Create operating procedures, technical documentation, and process standards.
• Participate in safety initiatives and ensure projects meet operational requirements.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy or related field

Tools

PLCs

Instrumentation

Process controls

Automated production systems

Job description

Join an innovative manufacturing team developing advanced chemical processing technologies. We're looking for a Process Engineer who enjoys working on the plant floor, solving real-world production challenges, and improving manufacturing operations from concept through execution.

What You'll Do

• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, equipment reliability, and process performance
• Investigate operational issues and implement practical engineering solutions
• Support equipment installations, process changes, and production ramp-ups
• Analyze operating data to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with operators, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize plant performance
• Create operating procedures, technical documentation, and process standards
• Participate in safety initiatives and ensure engineering projects meet operational requirements

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related technical field
• Experience supporting manufacturing, chemical processing, pilot plants, or industrial operations
• Strong understanding of industrial process equipment, instrumentation, and production systems
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and process-related issues in a hands-on environment
• Experience with process improvement, commissioning, or equipment startups is beneficial
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly

Preferred Experience

• Chemical processing, hydrometallurgy, metals processing, or specialty manufacturing
• PLCs, instrumentation, process controls, or automated production systems
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, or other continuous improvement methodologies

An Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.