Process Engineer

Prime Hiring Solutions; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Hiring Solutions seeks an experienced Process Engineer to provide onsite engineering support for capital projects, manufacturing improvements, and process optimization at a consumer products facility in Jonesboro, AR. The role focuses on batching, formulation, mixing, CIP/SIP, and transfer systems within FMCG/Personal Care environments.

The ideal candidate will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Project Engineering teams to deliver FAT/SAT, commissioning, startup, and handover

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
• 10–15 years of process engineering experience.
• Experience in FMCG/Consumer Products/Cosmetics or similar manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite process engineering support for capital projects, production improvements, and process optimization initiatives.
• Develop equipment specifications, process datasheets, and technical evaluations for new or modified process equipment.
• Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and offshore teams to support project execution.
• Troubleshoot process issues and conduct root-cause analysis (RCA).
• Support process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Batching

Formulation

Mixing

Blending

Liquid handling

Transfer systems

CIP/SIP systems

GMP compliance

Onsite support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PFDs

P&IDs

Process simulations

Process datasheets

Job description

Job Title: Process Engineer

Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer to provide onsite engineering support for capital projects, manufacturing improvements, and process optimization initiatives at a consumer products manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in batching, formulation, mixing, blending, liquid handling, transfer systems, and CIP systems, preferably within FMCG, Cosmetics, Beauty & Personal Care, or Consumer Products manufacturing.

This role will work closely with manufacturing, quality, R&D, operations, project engineering, equipment vendors, and OEMs to improve manufacturing processes and support projects from initial concept through commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide onsite process engineering support for capital projects, production improvements, and process optimization initiatives.
• Develop and review mass balances, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Lead process studies involving:
• Batching
• Formulation
• Mixing and blending
• Liquid handling
• Transfer systems
• CIP/SIP systems
• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, quality, reliability, capacity, and production performance.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Operations, and Project Engineering teams.
• Develop equipment specifications, process datasheets, and technical evaluations for new or modified process equipment.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and performance qualification activities.
• Coordinate with OEMs, equipment vendors, contractors, and offshore engineering teams to support successful project execution.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and perform root-cause analysis (RCA).
• Support process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with GMP, safety, environmental, quality, and corporate engineering standards.
• Support both brownfield and greenfield capital projects.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, from concept development through commissioning and final handover.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, process calculations, specifications, and engineering records.
• Communicate project status, technical issues, risks, and recommendations to key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10 15 years of process engineering experience.
• Experience in FMCG, Consumer Products, Cosmetics, Beauty & Personal Care, or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of:
• Batching and formulation
• Mixing and blending
• Liquid processing
• Liquid transfer systems
• CIP/SIP systems
• Experience with manufacturing processes involving products such as:
• Shampoos
• Conditioners
• Body wash
• Lotions
• Cosmetics
• Personal care products
• Strong understanding of hygienic process design.
• Experience supporting greenfield and brownfield capital projects.
• Experience with PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, and process simulations.
• Experience participating in FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and qualification activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite at a client manufacturing facility in the USA.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience working with major process equipment OEMs and vendors.
• Experience coordinating with offshore engineering teams.
• Experience in GMP-regulated or highly hygienic manufacturing environments.
• Experience with process optimization, continuous improvement, and manufacturing capacity expansion projects.