Process Engineer II

DSJ Global; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Safety-first manufacturing environment

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Process Engineer II to support batch manufacturing operations in Fremont, California. This hands-on role is focused on process optimization and offers a unique opportunity to influence plant performance and product quality directly.

The successful candidate will oversee multi-step chemical processes, enhance production efficiency through data analysis, and support the scale-up of formulations from lab to full production.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or batch processing environments.
• Hands-on experience supporting production, including troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with SPC, data analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-step chemical processes including charging, heating/cooling, sequencing, and batch control.
• Identify inefficiencies, reduce variability, and improve yield through data-driven process improvements.
• Support transition of formulations from lab/pilot to full-scale manufacturing.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Chemical manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SPC tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE)

Job description

A global specialty chemicals organization is seeking a Process Engineer II to support batch manufacturing operations within a high-performance production environment. This is a hands‑on role focused on process optimization, scale‑up, and day‑to‑day manufacturing support, offering the opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance and product quality.

The Process Engineer II will be responsible for:

• Batch Process Support - Oversee multi-step chemical processes including charging, heating/cooling, sequencing, and batch control in a production environment.
• Process Optimization - Identify inefficiencies, reduce variability, and improve yield through data‑driven process improvements.
• Scale‑Up & Tech Transfer - Support transition of formulations from lab/pilot to full-scale manufacturing, including trials and commissioning.
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis - Investigate production, quality, and equipment issues using structured problem‑solving and SPC tools.
• Documentation & Compliance - Develop and maintain SOPs, batch records, and work instructions while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Self‑starter mindset with ability to proactively identify and address process challenges in a manufacturing environment.

The Process Engineer II should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or batch processing environments.
• Hands‑on experience supporting production, including troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with SPC, data analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE) and standard engineering tools/software is a plus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunity to work in a safety‑first, team‑oriented manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to scale‑up, advanced processing, and cross‑functional collaboration.