Process Improvement Engineer

FPC of Concord; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC National in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to optimize chemical manufacturing operations, boost production efficiency, improve product quality, and enhance plant safety. You will lead process improvement initiatives, troubleshoot challenges, and scale new products from development to production.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering, 3+ years of manufacturing experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase production efficiency, yields, and quality.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Use data, statistical analysis, and process controls to drive continuous improvement.
• Support new product development and scale-up into full production.
• Promote plant safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

ChemCAD

ASPEN

Job description

Seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to support chemical manufacturing operations by improving production efficiency, product quality, and plant safety. This individual will lead process improvement initiatives, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and help scale new products and processes from development into full-scale production.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase production efficiency, yields, and quality.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Use data, statistical analysis, and process controls to drive continuous improvement.
• Support new product development and scale-up into full production.
• Promote plant safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience

• Statistical process improvement and process optimization.
• Chemical process simulation software (ASPEN, ChemCAD).
• Programming, automation, or data analysis experience.