Process Engineer

Corteva; Valdosta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off + wellbeing pay

Parental leave

Retirement plan + tuition assistance

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience LLC in Valdosta, GA seeks a full-time Process Engineer to support the Formulation and Packaging team and improve EH&S throughput, quality, equipment reliability and cost performance.

The role is a hands-on technical resource, coaching operations, leading root-cause investigations, and driving cost-driven improvements while ensuring compliance with Safety and Environmental policies and plant procedures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with continuous improvement and troubleshooting in chemical/process manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality systems including HACCP/HARPC and USDA CFR.

Responsibilities

• Optimize plant operations and develop a high-performing operations team.
• Understand process technology, equipment, and control systems.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement cost-driven improvements.
• Collaborate with PDA to improve inventory accuracy and cost optimization.
• Ensure EH&S, quality, and environmental policies are translated into plant practices.
• Participate in and lead small projects and act as a focal point for technology and production coordination.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Root cause investigations

Operations coaching

Quality & HACCP knowledge

SOPs & batch instructions

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

ASPEN HYSYS

MATLAB

Infinity

Adege ERP System

Python

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corteva Agriscience LLC seeks a full-time Process Engineer based in Valdosta, GA. The Process Engineer is a technical resource to coach and assist the Formulation and Packaging team, optimize and improve Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) throughput, product quality, equipment and operational reliability and cost performance.

Responsibilities

1. Optimize plant operations and develop high performing operations team.
2. Understand all applicable process technology, equipment and control technology.
3. Use continuous improvement and troubleshooting methodology where appropriate for resolution of production challenges.
4. Work with plant personnel to optimize operations and meet business goals (production, cost, quality).
5. Own/participate in effective root cause investigations to prevent recurrence of unplanned events.
6. Participate in implementation of the Operational Excellence Model (process qualification training for operations team).
7. Demonstrate full understanding of Quality and Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures with the ability to translate them to implementation in the plant.
8. Participate in and lead teams in his area of accountability.
9. Scope and implement small projects.
10. Act as a chemical manufacturing representative for projects.
11. Fill one or more of the roles of Asset Technology Focal Point, Production Coordination Focal Point, Process Safety Focal Point and Turnaround Coordination Focal Point in line with plant needs and employee development goals.
12. Work with Business Analyst Manager to define and execute cost driven improvement projects.
13. Work closely with the Production Data Analysis (PDA) to improve inventory accuracy, raw material planning and cost optimization.
14. Area Business Team focal point for Manage and Implement Supply Change (MISC) and Raw Material Trial Projects.
15. Ensure Master Data is updated, provide manufacturing inputs, and manage reviews of this data per schedule with Supply.

Domestic travel required up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

This position requires a Master’s degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and 3 years related experience.

Experience and Skills

1. Using continuous improvement and troubleshooting methodology where appropriate for resolution of production challenges.
2. Owning/participating in effective root cause investigations to prevent recurrence of unplanned events.
3. Creating and maintaining all area procedures including but not limited to Batch instructions, SOPs, SOCs and LOTOPs.
4. Utilizing the following tools/technologies: SAP ERP System, ASPEN HYSYS, MATLAB, Infinity, Adege ERP System, Python, and Microsoft office.
5. Quality control & management systems, procedures and work processes including HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points), HARPC (Hazard Analysis & Risk-based Preventative Controls) & USDA CFR (United States Department of Agriculture Code of Federal Regulations).
6. Lean manufacturing: Development and tracking of KPIs and Visual management systems. Including but not limited to production rates, cycle times, tact time & FPP (First Pass Prime). Position requires Lean Six Sigma certification, Yellow Belt at minimum.

Will accept experience gained before, during or after Master’s program. Employer will accept experience gained concurrently.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment.
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays.
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father.
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.

Culture and Inclusion

Are you a good match? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

As the world’s only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture, we’re building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. We know we’ve got big challenges to solve – we hope you’ll be part of the solution.