Process Optimization Project Engineer

Ingevity; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity is seeking a Project Engineer to develop and execute projects aimed at improving existing processes and introducing new ones. The role involves coordinating with multiple groups to ensure SHE and plant compliance in Wickliffe, OH.

The successful candidate will manage capital and non-capital projects, oversee field installations, and drive process improvements to enhance safety, reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in process/project engineering or production capacity.
• Lean manufacturing and batch/continuous processing experience desirable.
• Strong problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Scope, estimate and provide economic analysis for capital and non-capital projects.
• Manage capital and non-capital projects to meet budgets and schedules.
• Oversee field installation of capital projects, including contractors.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost productivity, safety, and cost reduction.
• Support process safety and environmental compliance efforts (Hazop, PHA, PSSR, MOC).
• Help improve reliability, utilization, yield and efficiency of existing processes.
• Troubleshoot production problems related to processes, equipment, quality, and systems.
• Promote a strong safety culture to achieve zero incidents.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

SHE compliance

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Ingevity is seeking a Project Engineer to develop and execute projects aimed at improving existing processes and introducing new ones. The role involves coordinating with multiple groups to ensure SHE and plant compliance in Wickliffe, OH.

The successful candidate will manage capital and non-capital projects, oversee field installations, and drive process improvements to enhance safety, reliability and efficiency.