Process Engineer

Syensqo; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 98,720 - 123,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Training platform

Well-being sessions

Job summary

Syensqo, a science company, is seeking a chemical processing professional to lead improvement projects from concept through completion. You will drive safety, productivity, and quality by guiding process changes across manufacturing sites and tolling partners, including data collection, trials, and implementation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, 5–10+ years in chemical manufacturing, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 5–10+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing operations or process engineering.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills; Six Sigma awareness is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote process safety, quality, and customer service within your control.
• Lead improvement projects from concept to completion with the global team.
• Drive optimization initiatives across sites and tolling partners.
• Provide operational support including yield, OEE, and SQC, and issue resolution.
• Communicate with operations, quality, supply chain, and external partners.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

A self-starter with a chemical processing background to drive improvement projects from concept through completion. This role is seeking a team player with the capability to improve safety, productivity, and quality by leading process changes and optimization initiatives.

We count on you for:

• Promote an observable culture of process safety, quality, and customer service within your organizational control.
• Execute tactical, short-term support for site-based operational needs while owning longer-term strategic projects set for by the global process engineering team.
• Lead and support technical projects across internal manufacturing sites and external tolling partners, from scoping and data collection through trials, implementation, and sustainment.
• Provide operational support at external toll manufacturers as needed, including yield, OEE, SQC, production coordination, non-conformance reviews, and issue resolution.
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders (operations, quality, supply chain, HSE, M&T, CE, and external partners), ensuring alignment on priorities, timing, and deliverables.

You can count on us for:

• Broad-based technical exposure and networking within and across business units.
• Significant investment in your learning and development, including training opportunities.
• Diverse operational and technical career development paths.

You will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Chemical Engineering.
• 5–10+ years of operational experience in a chemical manufacturing environment; preferably in a production or process engineering role.
• Statistical background: demonstrated history of utilizing process data to drive change.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment with operations, including off-hours shift as an exception to support trials in both union and non-union environments.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior polymer processing experience (polymerization, separations, dry powder handling).
• Ability to provide technical guidance beyond core daily responsibilities.
• Ability to self-prioritize to meet deliverable deadlines.
• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO9001/ AS9100).
• Six Sigma awareness or credentials, experience with data analysis tools (JMP).
• Experience in a regulated environment (PSM, RMP) and in regulated end-market industries.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: $98,720 to $123,400. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, such as skills, experience, qualifications, etc. and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological).

Additional Information:

• Preferred Locations: Kalamazoo or Mid-Ohio Valley region.
• Remote option: (25-50%) Northeast USA (must have access to a major airport).
• Travel: Up to 75% dependent on location.

About Us:

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.