Process Engineer

Jimmy Jazz; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jimmy Jazz in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Process Engineer to support Production and drive engineering initiatives in a chemical/process environment. You will analyze equipment and processes, implement improvements, and lead changes under MOC.

The role requires 5–10 years in process, chemical, or mechanical engineering, a 4-year degree in a related field, and PLC experience (Rockwell). You will ensure ISO-9000 quality compliance and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience as a Process, Chemical or Mechanical Engineer in production or process environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation or other PLC systems is a plus.
• Experience with batch processing.
• Experience with continuous improvement.
• Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM).

Responsibilities

• Supports Production while carrying out engineering initiatives; serves as SME for assets and processes.
• Analyzes equipment, systems, and processes to identify improvements and cost reductions; implements solutions.
• Performs Management of Change (MOC) for plant changes.
• Ensures compliance with quality requirements in programs, products, and areas.
• Identifies and reports problems to respective teams.
• Develops methods to improve product quality and process efficiency.
• Supports new product qualifications and supervises qualification batches in the Small Commercial Reactor.
• Ensures compliance with codes, guidelines, and policies; collaborates with operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

Self-starter

MS Office

Manuals reading

ISO 9000

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLC

Batch processing

Job description

• Job Category process engineering, engineering, chemical engineer
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides support to the Production department while also carrying out Engineering initiatives. Production support includes identifying and troubleshooting issues and serving as the subject matter expert for assigned assets and processes within the plant.
• Analyzes equipment, systems, and processes to identify modifications that improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs. Implements or assists with the implementation of approved solutions.
• Carries out Management of Change (MOC) for applicable plant changes.
• Ensures compliance with applicable company and client quality requirements in all assigned programs, functions, products, and areas.
• Identifies and reports problems with specific processes or products to the respective teams.
• Assists in the development of new methods to improve product quality and process efficacy and efficiency.
• Supports new product qualifications as needed, taking handoff from R&D and supervising qualification batches in the Small Commercial Reactor.
• Ensures compliance with codes, guidelines, best practices, and policies.
• Collaborates with the operations department to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong self-starter with the ability to work independently, take initiative to identify improvement opportunities, and collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to read and understand manuals and maintain proper records.
• Basic understanding of ISO-9000.

Education and Experience:

• 5–10 years’ experience as a Process, Chemical or Mechanical Engineer, preferably in a production or process area of specialty chemical products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation or other PLC systems is a plus.
• Experience with batch processing.
• Experience with continuous improvement.
• Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM).

Physical Requirements:

• Located partially in an office and partially in a chemical plant environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds and perform squatting and kneeling activities.

The Process Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager or anyone of similar status. The Process Engineer will maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers. The Process Engineer will identify, develop, and implement solutions to continuously improve site safety, process capability, and production volume while maintaining or improving quality standards.

Additional Information

• Recruitment Locations Charlotte, North Carolina