Process Development Engineer - Team Lead in Cincinnati

Energy Jobline ZR; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% annual bonus

Heavily company-subsidized health-ins

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Dayton, OH is seeking a Process Development Engineer - Team Lead to guide a small team of engineers and technicians. The role combines hands-on process development with manufacturing support to scale formulas from lab to production on-site.

The ideal candidate has a degree in chemical/ mechanical/ materials engineering or related fields, 3–8 years in process development, and experience with complex materials.

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years in process development, scale-up, or manufacturing support
• Experience with complex materials (polymers, filled systems, pastes, or slurries)
• Strong problem-solving skills and interest in developing others

Responsibilities

• Scale manufacturing processes from lab to pilot to production
• Troubleshoot mixing, dispensing, and handling of complex materials
• Lead and mentor a small process development team
• Collaborate across R&D, manufacturing, and quality
• Drive efficiency, cost, and process robustness improvements

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Process Development Engineer - Team Lead

Dayton, OH | Full-Time | On-Site

$100,000 - $120,000 + 8% Annual Bonus

A global specialty chemicals company with nearly a century of innovation is growing its Ohio R&D operation. This is a hands-on team lead role sitting at the intersection of R&D and manufacturing, focused on turning new adhesive, sealant, and coating formulations into scalable, production-ready processes.

You will lead a team of 3 engineers and technicians while staying actively involved in day-to-day process development and troubleshooting.

What You Will Do

• Scale manufacturing processes from lab to pilot to production
• Troubleshoot mixing, dispensing, and handling of complex materials
• Lead and mentor a small process development team
• Collaborate across R&D, manufacturing, and quality
• Drive efficiency, cost, and process robustness improvements

What You Bring

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
• 3 to 8 years in process development, scale-up, or manufacturing support
• Experience with complex materials (polymers, filled systems, pastes, or slurries)
• Strong problem-solving skills and interest in developing others

Compensation and Benefits

• $100,000 - $130,000 base salary
• 8% annual bonus
• Heavily company-subsidized health insurance with very low employee cost
• Stable, growing organization with a long track record of investment in its Ohio operations