Process Improvement Engineer

CPS Inc.; Westville (MS); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Inc. seeks a Chemical/Process Engineer in Mississippi to lead process improvement and capital projects in a safety-focused manufacturing setting.

You will evaluate processes, run plant trials, and partner with operations to enhance reliability, efficiency and product quality. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and external contractors to deliver improvements while maintaining safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in operations or projects.
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management.
• No visa sponsorship is available.
• Background in chemical manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvement initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Conduct process evaluations, studies, and plant trials to identify opportunities for optimization and support the development of new projects.
• Partner with plant teams to meet safety, quality, production, cost and efficiency objectives while maintaining safe operations.
• Work with internal departments and external engineering resources, contractors and equipment suppliers to develop and execute process and capital improvement projects.

Skills

Process improvement

Capital projects

Project management

Safety compliance

Manufacturing engineering

Operations background

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Chemical Engineer/Process Engineer/Project Management/Continuous Improvement/Project Improvement/Manufacturing/Chemical Manufacturing/Process Improvement/Engineer Our client is a well-established global manufacturer with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence, offering engineers the opportunity to work on meaningful process improvement and capital projects. Located in the Southeast, the facility offers a great mix of affordable living and small-town charm while remaining within driving distance of major cities, live music, outdoor recreation, college sports, and Gulf Coast beaches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive process improvement initiatives from initial concept through implementation, with a focus on improving plant efficiency, reliability, and overall performance.
• Conduct process evaluations, technical studies, and plant trials to identify opportunities for optimization and support the development of new projects.
• Partner with plant teams to help achieve safety, quality, production, cost, and efficiency objectives, while maintaining a strong focus on safe operations.
• Work closely with internal departments and external engineering resources, contractors, and equipment suppliers to develop and execute process and capital improvement projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (No other degree will be considered)
• Minimum of 2 + years of experience
• Background working in operations or projects
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management
• No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Salary: up to $120,000 depending on experience level