Process Improvement Engineer – Safety & Efficiency

UBE Corporation America Inc.; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UBE Corporation America Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer in New Jersey to lead process improvements that enhance safety, efficiency and environmental performance. You will analyze processes, design changes, manage DMAIC projects, and coordinate with plant teams on capital initiatives.

Responsibilities include developing P&ID and HAZOP-based documentation, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring regulatory compliance while optimizing production and energy use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in relevant field.
• Skilled in developing and managing a process improvement project.
• Knowledge of DMAIC process.
• Ability to utilize process safety documentation such as P&ID's, HAZOPs, Process Flow Diagrams.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment - safety, understand basic equipment, and plant functions.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement and troubleshooting efforts to achieve efficiency gains in cost, utilities, labor, raw materials and equipment.
• Support safety, health, and environmental goals by improving equipment, work environments, and process safety; participate in HAZOPs.
• Own Safety Critical documentation such as P&IDs, Electrical Classification, and equipment files.
• Develop, design and implement process-related engineering improvements through data collection, analysis, solution, and implementation.
• Collaborate with plant salary and hourly teams for project planning and capital implementation.
• Utilize DMAIC to manage projects and track costs, timelines, and performance.
• Support troubleshooting around process, quality, and safety to resolve plant issues.
• Manage MOC process for changes onsite using OneMOC and Velocity.
• Perform conventional engineering assignments involving equipment or product design, testing of materials, and/or process studies.

Skills

DMAIC process

Process safety documentation

P&ID's / HAZOPs

Plant operations knowledge

Continuous improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

OneMOC

Velocity

Job description

UBE Corporation America Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer in New Jersey to lead process improvements that enhance safety, efficiency and environmental performance. You will analyze processes, design changes, manage DMAIC projects, and coordinate with plant teams on capital initiatives.

Responsibilities include developing P&ID and HAZOP-based documentation, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring regulatory compliance while optimizing production and energy use.