Process Engineer: CI, Safety & Process Optimization

DAP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Provided Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Disability (short-term and long-term)

401(k) plans

Pension plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

DAP is seeking a Process Engineer for our Baltimore Plant to support process engineering across raw materials, compounding, production and packaging. The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and documentation updates.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing, and familiarity with process controls, P&IDs, PLC ladder logic, and Lean/Six Sigma concepts. AutoCAD experience is a plus; strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering required.
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; Six Sigma/lean manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of process control methods, flowmeters, level monitors, and other process controls in batch manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret process drawings (P&ID’s) and process flow diagrams; PLC with ladder logic analysis.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; proficient in MS Office; good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support for raw materials, compounding, production, and packaging to improve safety and support MS 168 continuous improvement.
• Support daily production needs through process troubleshooting and experiments for production requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce cost, improve material utilization, and reduce variation; update drawings and SOPs accordingly.
• Coordinate with plant engineer on capital projects for modernization within budgets.
• Ensure safety goals are met; manage safety devices and process hazard analyses (PHA).
• Support MS 168 data collection and visual management systems.
• Assist with environmental program reporting, monitoring, and QA results to support process improvements.

Skills

Process control methods

PLC ladder logic analysis

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

DAP is seeking a Process Engineer for our Baltimore Plant to support process engineering across raw materials, compounding, production and packaging. The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and documentation updates.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing, and familiarity with process controls, P&IDs, PLC ladder logic, and Lean/Six Sigma concepts. AutoCAD experience is a plus; strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.