Process Engineer: Drive Plant Efficiency & Quality

ADM; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

Dental

Vision

On-site wellness center

Gym reimbursement

401(k) with matching

Life insurance

Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Process Engineer to support and optimize ADM Southern Cellulose Products operations. The role focuses on improving plant efficiency, product quality, safety performance, and cost effectiveness across bale opening, cleaning, chemical processing and sheeting, as well as by-product handling.

The Process Engineer works with the Technical Department and closely with operations, maintenance, quality, and automation teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in chemical, or pulp & paper processing.
• Experience with process control systems and statistical models.
• Understanding of mass and energy balance calculations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize process efficiency metrics for energy, water, chemicals and yield.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Support plant startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Support actions/projects involving Automation, QC/R&D, Capex, Safety, Customer Support.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on compliance and increased efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations and performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with food/feed safety standards, HACCP programs, and environmental regulations (wastewater, stormwater).
• Promote safe operating practices related to PSM.
• Participate in HAZOP, Process Safety Management (PSM), and risk assessments.
• Review PFDs and P&IDs, and assist with new equipment commissioning.

Skills

Process control systems

Statistical models

Mass and energy balance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

ADM is seeking a Process Engineer to support and optimize ADM Southern Cellulose Products operations. The role focuses on improving plant efficiency, product quality, safety performance, and cost effectiveness across bale opening, cleaning, chemical processing and sheeting, as well as by-product handling.

The Process Engineer works with the Technical Department and closely with operations, maintenance, quality, and automation teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure regulatory compliance.