Production Process Engineer

MIRATECH; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MIRATECH is seeking a Chemical Engineer to improve manufacturing safety, quality, productivity, and cost through process optimization. The role delivers day-to-day production support while leading cross-functional projects involving new equipment, process development, and scale-up.

You will work across office, lab, and catalyst production environments, plan production activities, and manage documentation and training. Strong problem-solving and ERP/Excel skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or higher required.
• Experience improving manufacturing safety, quality, productivity, and cost through process optimization.
• Hands-on experience with chemical production equipment and plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Work in office, chemical lab, and catalyst manufacturing environments.
• Plan and communicate production activities to maintain continuous coating operations.
• Create and maintain chemical batch sheets for catalyst coating operations.
• Troubleshoot processes, conduct root cause analysis, and initiate corrective actions.
• Publish, review, and update standard operating procedures and oversee operator training.
• Maintain manufacturing records, process documentation, and control charts.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Product and Process Development to implement new catalyst processes.
• Lead equipment specification, installation, commissioning, and maintenance programs.
• Maintain master data including BOMs, routings, production orders, and inventory transactions in ERP.
• Support EH&S programs by maintaining SDS records and promoting safe practices.
• Manage precious metal and chemical planning and forecasting.
• Evaluate new suppliers by reviewing material specs and conducting validation testing.

Skills

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cooperates with: Production, Engineering, Product /Process Development

Primary Responsibility: R esponsible for improving manufacturing safety, quality, productivity, and cost through process optimization, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement. This position provides day-to-day production support while leading cross-functional projects involving new equipment, process development, manufacturing scale-up, and operational excellence.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Work is performed in office, chemical laboratory, and catalyst manufacturing environments
• Plan and communicate production activities to maintain continuous coating operations
• Create and maintain chemical batch sheets for catalyst coating operations
• Troubleshoot processes , conduct root cause analysis , and initiate corrective actions
• Publish , review, and update standard operating procedures and oversee operator training
• Maintain manufacturing records , process documentation, and process control charts
• Analyze production and quality data to identify process improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with Product and Process Development to implement new catalyst manufacturing processes
• Lead e quipment specification, installation , commissioning, and maintenance programs
• Maintain manufacturing master data including bills of materials, routings, production orders, and inventory transactions within the ERP system
• Support plant Environmental, Health & Safety programs by maintaining SDS records , promoting safe operating practices, and overseeing environmental permitting
• Manage precious metal and chemical planning and forecasting
• Evaluate new suppliers by reviewing/developing material specifications and conduct ing new material validation testing

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Chemical Engineering
• Experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment (5+ years)
• Experience preparing process flow sheets, energy and mass balances, piping and instrumentation diagrams, cost estimates , and other engineering calculations
• Hands-on experience with basic chemical production equipment including tanks, pumps, mixers , etc.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel (advanced preferred)
• Experience with ERP systems
• Ability to lift 60 pounds .

Equal Opportunity

MIRATECH is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.