Process Engineer: Drive Lean Improvements & Safe Operations

Nouryon; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon in Axis, AL is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, improving safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance. You will support daily production activities, lead process improvement projects, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and EHS to ensure stable plant performance.

This permanent, full-time role reports to the Process & Quality Control Manager and is based in Axis, AL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing or processing plant.
• Experience in a chemical plant is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor key process parameters and equipment performance to detect deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and coordinate root cause analysis.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to production lines to ensure stable operation and achievement of production targets.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, throughput, energy consumption, raw material usage, and overall OEE.
• Develop and implement process changes and improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Conduct trials and experiments to validate new process conditions, materials, or technologies.

Skills

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related

Job description

Nouryon in Axis, AL is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, improving safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance. You will support daily production activities, lead process improvement projects, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and EHS to ensure stable plant performance.

This permanent, full-time role reports to the Process & Quality Control Manager and is based in Axis, AL.