Process Engineer (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

mitsubishichemicalgroup; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations and drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. You will lead process improvement initiatives, support capital projects, and collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to deliver measurable results.

On the plant floor, you will troubleshoot challenges, apply statistical analysis, and develop corrective actions while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in Operations or Process Engineering.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience with statistical tools and data-driven problem solving.
• Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, efficiency and cost performance.
• Conduct process optimization studies and manufacturing trials.
• Develop designs for small to medium improvement initiatives and capital projects.
• Analyze processes, equipment, materials, and methods to identify opportunities.
• Support Lean and 5S initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and investigate deviations to determine root causes.

Skills

Process engineering

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Statistical tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Job Description: Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement? Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking a Process Engineer to support our manufacturing operations and help drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

In this role, you'll provide technical expertise to a dynamic manufacturing environment, leading process improvement initiatives, supporting capital projects, and identifying innovative solutions that strengthen operational performance. You'll work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) teams to troubleshoot challenges, improve manufacturing processes, and deliver measurable results.

If you're an analytical problem-solver who enjoys being on the plant floor, collaborating across teams, and turning technical challenges into opportunities for improvement, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

Drive Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Conduct process optimization studies and manufacturing trials to improve existing operations.
• Develop process designs for small to medium-sized improvement initiatives and capital projects.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and production methods to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Introduce new methods and technologies that strengthen manufacturing performance.

Provide Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Serve as a technical resource for daily manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot production challenges involving equipment, materials, product design, and manufacturing processes.
• Investigate process deviations and support plant investigations to determine root causes.
• Apply statistical analysis and engineering principles to identify effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve operational reliability.

Champion Safety & Process Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture through process improvements and risk reduction initiatives.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) reviews to support process safety requirements.
• Identify potential process safety risks and recommend improvements.
• Ensure process improvements support applicable safety requirements and operational standards.
• Partner with EHS and Operations to strengthen site safety initiatives.
• Support safe and consistent manufacturing practices throughout the facility.

Lead Data Analysis & Root Cause Investigations

• Utilize statistical tools and data analysis to evaluate process performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Investigate customer complaints and manufacturing issues to determine root causes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Monitor process performance and measure the financial impact of improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Translate complex data into practical recommendations that improve manufacturing performance.

Support Manufacturing Standards & Operational Excellence

• Manage all aspects of the Standard Operating Conditions Program.
• Establish and improve manufacturing methods and sequences to optimize resource utilization.
• Support consistent manufacturing processes and operational practices.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs and improve profitability.
• Provide technical recommendations that improve product quality and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and other departments to support operational objectives.

Collaborate Across the Business

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, EHS, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
• Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance on cross-functional projects.
• Build strong working relationships with manufacturing employees and site leadership.
• Communicate process improvements, technical findings, and recommendations effectively.
• Support special initiatives and take on additional leadership responsibilities as business needs evolve.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required , preferably in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3-4 years of experience in Operations Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience utilizing statistical tools and data analysis to identify and resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Working knowledge of electr