Process Engineer

Sun-Chemical; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) + match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking a Process Engineer to support site production, evaluate operating conditions against KPIs, and drive continuous improvement. The role includes directing mining activities for the season, overseeing impound development, and executing capital projects as needed.

BS in engineering is required, with preference for Civil/Mechanical; proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office is expected. This is an on-site position with benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• BS in an Engineering field required; Civil or Mechanical Engineering focus would be considered a plus.
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Responsibilities

• Participate in department meetings and communicate status to other departments.
• Direct mining activities and coordinate ore blending and sample collection for Quality Lab.
• Assist in developing strategic mining plans including impounds and water/mineral sources.
• Analyze process metrics and evaluate Operations' effectiveness against KPIs.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement and Process Improvement efforts, including CAD analyses.

Skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical)

BS in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Requisition ID7097-Posted09/18/2026-On-Site

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Position Summary/Objectives:

The Process Engineer will be responsible for supporting production processes at the site by evaluating current operating conditions, evaluating performance compared to established kPis, and assisting in the management of process changes as needed to provide continuous improvement for the site. This position will also direct mining activities during the mining season and oversee impound development. In addition, this position will execute capital projects as needed for the above responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Participate in meetings for the purpose of communication within the department and to other departments regarding the status of activities for which this position is responsible.
• Direct mining activities (determine location of mining for the season, orchestrated any blending of ore bodies, collection of samples for evaluation by Quality Lab, determining effectiveness of mining crew)
• Assisting in the development of all aspects of strategic mining plan (future impounds, water sources, mineral sources)
• Analyze Process Metrics and evaluate effectiveness of the Operations departments in meeting those metrics
• Assist in Continuous Improvement and Process Improvement related discussions and activities, including design efforts (CAD, analysis) for those improvements

Required Education and Experience

• BS in an Engineering field required; Civil or Mechanical Engineering focus would be considered a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Office applications.
• A highly motivated, self-driven individual with a continuous-improvement mindset and ability to work within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to balance responsibilities for given priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically in order to provide timely and effective solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills with clear, concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with personnel inside/outside the organization.

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze cause-effect relationships and drive to root cause for directed improvement efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize continuous improvement tools and methodologies to drive sustainable improvements.
• Knowledge of surface metal/non-metal mining practices
• Knowledge of MSHA and associated requirements is a plus
• 5+ years experience as a Process Engineer
• 3+ years experience leading/executing major projects

BENEFITS

• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k)+match
• life insurance
• Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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