Process Development Engineer, Specialty Chemicals

Torrey Holistics; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Polyventive seeks an experienced process/chemical engineer to drive continuous improvement across multiple production lines in Georgia. You will lead projects to remove constraints, improve throughput, and reduce costs while ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, analyzing data, and troubleshooting automation to root cause. You will author SOPs and technical reports, scale up processes for new products, and contribute to safety culture and capital

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with chemical manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years in chemical processing, including batch operations.
• Experience with process/equipment design, scale-up, and capital investment project management.
• Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, quantitative analysis, and computer proficiency.
• Understanding of basic polymer chemistry.
• Proficiency with regulatory compliance (OSHA, HAZMAT, EPA).

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement across multiple production lines.
• Lead projects to remove constraints, increase throughput, and reduce cost - on time and on budget.
• Design and run experiments; analyze data; troubleshoot automation and batch issues to root cause.
• Author SOPs, technical reports, and executive-level presentations; maintain process documentation.
• Execute process scale-ups for new products, validating safe, compliant operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, HAZMAT, and EPA requirements; complete risk assessments and implement controls.
• Maximize asset utilization and reliability through structured problem-solving.
• Collaborate with Commercial, R&D, Purchasing, and Transportation on cost-reduction initiatives.
• Partner with the EH&S Manager and Plant Managers to build and sustain a strong safety culture.
• Own and manage controllable costs and capital projects.
• Participate in-and when needed, lead-Incident Reporting, GEMBA, and 5S programs.

Skills

Continuous improvement

SOP creation

Troubleshooting automation

Process engineering

DFM

Quality controls

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Role information

• Department: Operations


• Reports to: VP, Operations


• Primary Location: Calhoun/Dalton/Rome, GA

What you will accomplish

• Champion continuous improvement and act as a catalyst for change across multiple production lines.


• Lead projects to remove constraints, increase throughput, and reduce cost - on time and on budget.


• Design and run experiments; analyze data; troubleshoot automation and batch issues to root cause.


• Author SOPs, technical reports, and executive-level presentations; maintain process documentation.


• Execute process scale-ups for new products, validating safe, compliant operations.


• Ensure compliance with OSHA, HAZMAT, and EPA requirements; complete risk assessments and implement controls.


• Maximize asset utilization and reliability through structured problem-solving.


• Collaborate with Commercial, R&D, Purchasing, and Transportation on cost-reduction initiatives.


• Partner with the EH&S Manager and Plant Managers to build and sustain a strong safety culture.


• Own and manage controllable costs and capital projects.


• Participate in-and when needed, lead-Incident Reporting, GEMBA, and 5S programs.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with chemical manufacturing experience.


• 5+ years in chemical processing, including batch operations.


• Experience with process/equipment design, scale-up, and capital investment project management.


• Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.


• Excellent communication, teamwork, quantitative analysis, and computer proficiency.


• Understanding of basic polymer chemistry.


• Proficiency with regulatory compliance (OSHA, HAZMAT, EPA).

Core proficiencies

• Continuous improvement methodologies


• Creating and maintaining SOPs


• Troubleshooting industrial automation systems


• Process engineering and development


• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)


• Quality control practices


• Mechanical design collaboration


• Lean manufacturing principles


• Advanced operational/data analysis


• Engineering degree discipline

Employment classification

Included verbatim for compliance:

FLSA Status

: Exempt

Work environment

Provided verbatim for clarity:

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an inside, temperature-controlled environment. Works and travels throughout plant environment of varied temperatures and humidity, and wears personal protective equipment, as required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Various operations in the plant generate noise, dust, vapor and fumes in the normal course of production. The Company has been and is committed to eliminating these conditions to the extent possible through the application of design engineering. The Company also provides a variety of safety equipment to keep all associates safe and within OSHA standards. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Why Polyventive

Make a visible impact across multiple sites while working with a collaborative team that values safety, rigor, and innovation in specialty chemical manufacturing.