Process Engineering Leader: Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Smart4 Sciences; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart4Sciences are looking to recruit a Process Engineering Manager for a leading global manufacturer at its site in Delaware, Ohio. The role heads the Process Engineering function, driving improvements in process safety, manufacturing efficiency, product quality and asset performance.

You will lead a team of Process Engineers and technical professionals, delivering technical direction across process optimisation, capital projects, PSM, product industrialisation and operational excellence,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is essential.
• Advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred.
• 8+ years in chemical manufacturing or process engineering.
• 5+ years leading technical teams.
• Experience with process safety management and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Process Engineering team, ensuring safety and technical excellence.
• Champion Process Safety Management (PSM) and risk reduction initiatives.
• Drive manufacturing efficiency, product quality, reliability, and operating costs.
• Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning and startup.
• Identify new manufacturing technologies and operational capabilities.
• Support new product development, scale-up, and process validation.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis and data analytics to improve site performance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.
• Support customer audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Process Engineering

Process Safety

Data Analytics

Lean Six Sigma

Capital Projects

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

MS or MBA preferred

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Job description

Smart4Sciences are looking to recruit a Process Engineering Manager for a leading global manufacturer at its site in Delaware, Ohio. The role heads the Process Engineering function, driving improvements in process safety, manufacturing efficiency, product quality and asset performance.

You will lead a team of Process Engineers and technical professionals, delivering technical direction across process optimisation, capital projects, PSM, product industrialisation and operational excellence,