Process Engineer

ClinLab Solutions Group; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ClinLab Solutions Group seeks a driven Process Engineer to own batch chemical manufacturing processes, focusing on optimization, scale-up, and process safety. This role emphasizes technical leadership and continuous improvement within our manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include driving process optimization for safety and efficiency, leading scale-up from lab to production, and managing PHA/MOC programs. Travel domestically and internationally is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in chemical manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a process engineering role within a batch chemical processing environment.
• Knowledge of PHA, HAZOP, MOC, and Process Safety Management.
• Proven success in process optimization and scale‑up projects.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in American English; professional proficiency in Spanish desirable.
• Ability to provide academic transcripts upon request.

Responsibilities

• Drive optimization of manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Lead the scale-up and commercialization of new chemical products from laboratory to production scale.
• Facilitate and own Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and process risk assessments to ensure process safety excellence.
• Manage the Management of Change (MOC) program for the facility, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate process risks prior to implementation of changes or new processes.
• Coordinate laboratory evaluations and technical testing to support process improvements and troubleshooting.
• Implement strategies to improve yields, reduce cycle times, and increase reliability in manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Laboratory, Quality, and Engineering, to support process initiatives and project goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Process optimization

Scale-up

PHA/HAZOP/MOC

Process safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel flexibility

English fluency

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Seeking a driven Process Engineer to serve as the technical owner of batch chemical manufacturing processes, focusing on process optimization, scale-up, and process safety. This role is not production supervision, but rather centers on technical leadership and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Drive optimization of manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Lead the scale-up and commercialization of new chemical products from laboratory to production scale.
• Facilitate and own Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and process risk assessments to ensure process safety excellence.
• Manage the Management of Change (MOC) program for the facility, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate process risks prior to implementation of changes or new processes.
• Coordinate laboratory evaluations and technical testing to support process improvements and troubleshooting.
• Implement strategies to improve yields, reduce cycle times, and increase reliability in manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Laboratory, Quality, and Engineering, to support process initiatives and project goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of recent experience in the chemical manufacturing industry, with a minimum of 3 years in a process engineering role within a batch chemical processing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP, Management of Change (MOC), and Process Safety Management principles.
• Demonstrated success in process optimization and scale-up projects.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams, including Operations, Laboratory, Quality, and Engineering.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support operations and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in American English; professional proficiency in Spanish (written and spoken) is highly desirable.
• Ability to provide academic transcripts upon request, including coursework and grades in relevant technical subjects.