Process Development Engineer – Specialty Chemicals & Scale-Up

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

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