Process Engineer I – Swing Shift

Jobtailor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Francisco is seeking a QA/Process Engineer to monitor production quality, cycle times, EHS compliance, and adherence to documented work practices. You will investigate root causes of out-of-control processes, drive corrective actions, generate periodic reports for customers, and collaborate with maintenance and production to ensure safe, compliant operations.

This role requires a BS in Chemical Engineering, 0–3 years of relevant experience, and flexibility to support varying

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 0-3 years experience in a relevant role.
• Ability to work 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM, with flexibility to transition to 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
• Strong knowledge of SPC and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with P&ID’s, basic process control, pumps, piping systems, control valves, mixers, solids handling and environmental control equipment.
• Ability to read, write and follow written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of production for quality, cycle time, EHS compliance, and consistency with documented work practices
• Monitor processes closely and oversee SPC related activities for critical processes
• Determine root causes for out-of-control products and follow through with corrective actions
• Prepare periodic statistical reports to customers and ensure timely submission of such reports
• Manage Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMR) and ensure timely closeout and corrective action
• Support QA on customer complaints related to batch manufacturing processes including CAR
• Write and modify Work Instructions for existing products
• Troubleshoot and resolve process equipment related problems
• Collaborate with Maintenance/Production and follow MOC for equipment repairs and process changes
• Function as secondary resource for Plant EHS Activities
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Production and oversee calibration program

Skills

Statistical Process Control

Root cause analysis

Corrective actions

Work Instructions

Process troubleshooting

Equipment calibration

Batch manufacturing processes

EHS compliance

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Daily monitoring of production for quality, cycle time, EHS compliance, and consistency with documented work practices
• Monitor processes closely and oversee SPC related activities for critical processes
• Determine root causes for out-of-control products as well as other product failures and follow through with corrective actions
• Prepare periodic statistical reports to customers and ensure the timely submission of such reports
• Manage Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMR) as assigned and ensure timely closeout of reports and drive root cause, corrective action resolution and minimize repeat common occurrence
• Support QA on customer complaints related to batch manufacturing processes including work on Corrective Action Request (CAR)
• Write and modify Work Instructions for existing products
• Troubleshoot and resolve process equipment related problems
• Collaborate with Maintenance/Production and follow proper Management of Change protocol on equipment repairs and process changes to ensure maximum process safety
• Function as secondary resource for Plant EHS Activities such as waste management shipment coordination, permit compliance monitoring, external and internal auditing, and EHS systems performance validation
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Production and oversee execution of equipment and instrumentation calibration program

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering from four-year, college or university
• 0-3 years experience in a relevant role
• Must be able to work 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM, with flexibility to transition to 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM based on business needs
• Good working knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with attention to details
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills
• Quality focus, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Team player and ability to interact closely with other departments
• Ability to read, write and follow written or verbal instructions
• Familiarity with P&ID’s, basic process control, pumps, piping systems, control valves, mixers, solids handling and environmental control equipment
• Ability to speak read and write English.

Hard Skills

• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• root cause analysis
• corrective actions
• Work Instructions
• process troubleshooting
• equipment calibration
• batch manufacturing processes
• EHS compliance
• analytical skills
• problem solving

Soft Skills

• attention to detail
• organizational skills
• interpersonal skills
• self-motivated
• team player
• flexibility
• ability to follow instructions
• communication skills