Process Engineer II

Arclin; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin is seeking a Process Engineer II for our Toledo, OH facility. You will develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, coordinating with automation, engineering and safety teams to implement changes while maintaining quality standards. Responsibilities include maximizing plant efficiency, providing technical guidance, and supporting QA/QC processes.

Candidates should have a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and 5-7+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related field required.
• 5-7+ years engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing facility; recent grads considered based on GPA.
• Knowledge of DeltaV control systems.
• Ability to collaborate across all levels of the facility.
• Knowledge of process simulation software.
• HAZOP facilitation and PSM knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve plant efficiency and output, ensuring the process runs at optimal levels to meet supply requirements.
• Provide technical advice on plant operations and improvements.
• Maintain QC concepts for raw materials and finished products and support QA labs and related departments.
• Lead engineering analyses including design, cost analysis, and equipment selection.
• Conduct risk assessments (HAZOP) and ensure safety and environmental regulations are met.
• Lead Corrective and Preventive actions and host Root Cause Analysis sessions.

Skills

Ability to work well with all levels

HAZOP Facilitation

PSM knowledge

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Process simulation software

Job description

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

Process Engineer II, Toledo, OH

Currently seeking talent for a Process Engineer II in our facility in Toledo, OH location. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role will develop, evaluate, and improve the manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, chemicals, and production equipment capabilities, works closely with automation, engineering and safety functions to ensure all aspects of change management are executed, and maintain all quality control standards.

Process Engineer II Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor and improve the efficiency and output of the plant, ensure the manufacturing process works at optimal levels, maximize the rate and quality of all assets in order to meet supply requirements.
• Provide technical advice on plant operations and improvements.
• Maintain the systems necessary to ensure quality of raw materials and finished products; provide primary support for all chemistry/quality related manufacturing issues; act as liaison between R&T (Research and Technology), Technical Service, Marketing & Sales, and Production; provide guidance for department (Lab) activity and ensure it is within budget.
• Collaborates on the preparation of engineering analysis of projects that includes preliminary design, detailed design, project cost analysis, life cycle cost analysis and equipment selection.
• Assume responsibility for risk assessment, including hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies for the health and safety of both plant staff and the community. Apply principles of mass, momentum and heat transfer to process and equipment design, including conceptual, scheme, and detail design. Ensure that all aspects of the operation and process meet specified safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage the site QC Lab. Conduct routine and non-routine QC testing. Maintain all lab supplies for the main QC lab and the production QC labs. Responsible for the Quality Analysts who reports to the Process Engineer.
• Leads Corrective and Preventative Action documentation and response, including leading the site in the discipline of Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Planning.
• Facilitates process mapping and FMEA sessions and Gage R&Rs with operations team
• Serves as the subject matter expert in EXP (corrective action reporting software) and NWA (Quality test data)
• Ensures all customer product quality incidents have root causes identified and controlled
• Establishes product inspection standards by studying process control
• Manage all Raw Material Quality Inspections

Process Engineer II Job Requirements:

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, or related field required
• 5-7+ years engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing facility; recent college graduates will be considered based on school program and GPA.
• Knowledge of Distributive process Control Systems such as Emerson’s DeltaV system.
• Ability to work well with all levels of personnel throughout the facility.
• Knowledge of process simulation software.
• HAZOP Facilitation and PSM knowledge.
• On-call for Quality related production issues.
• Ability to operate safely in a manufacturing environment; this may include, but is not limited to potentially lifting up to 20 lbs, standing for extended periods of time bending, crouching, stooping, rotating, climbing stairs, or any combination of the aforementioned, etc.