Process Engineering Manager

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.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chemical or Process Engineering leader to take ownership of the site's Process Engineering function, driving improvements across process safety, manufacturing efficiency, product quality and asset performance.

You will lead a team of Process Engineers and technical professionals, providing technical direction across process optimisation, capital projects, process safety management (PSM), new product industrialisation and operational excellence. Working closely with Manufacturing, EHS, Quality, Maintenance, R&D and Supply Chain, you will play a key role in supporting site performance and future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Process Engineering team, establishing a culture of safety, continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Champion Process Safety Management (PSM), including PHA, MOC, process risk assessments and risk reduction initiatives.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency, product quality, reliability, capacity, yield, energy consumption and operating costs.
• Lead process engineering activities for capital projects, from initial concept and design through to commissioning and startup.
• Identify and implement new manufacturing technologies, process improvements and operational capabilities.
• Support new product development, scale-up, commercialisation and process validation.
• Utilise Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis and data analytics to improve site performance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, environmental regulations and corporate EHS standards.
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.
• Support customer audits and regulatory inspections, particularly within automotive and other regulated markets.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is essential; an advanced degree (MS or MBA) is preferred.
• 8+ years' experience within chemical manufacturing, process engineering or operations.
• 5+ years' experience leading and developing technical teams.
• Strong background in batch chemical manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in process optimisation, process safety management and capital project execution.
• Experience supporting automotive customers and working to IATF 16949 and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA and Control Plans.
• Experience with new product commercialisation, process validation and industrialisation.
• Strong understanding of PSM, OSHA and environmental regulatory compliance.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Operational Excellence methodologies.

The Opportunity

This is a key leadership position offering the opportunity to influence site-wide manufacturing performance, lead technical teams and contribute directly to strategic investment and growth plans.

Salary:

$120,000-$150,000 per annum, dependent on experience.