Production Process Engineer

EmergencyMD; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MIRATECH is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost through process optimization. You will lead cross-functional projects involving new equipment, process development, and scale-up, while providing day-to-day production support in a chemical manufacturing setting.

The role requires 5+ years in a chemical environment, strong analytical skills, and hands-on equipment experience.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment (5+ years).
• Experience with 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).
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds.

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 equipment 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 conducting new material validation testing.

Skills

Excel (advanced)

ERP systems

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.S. or higher in Chemical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Chemical production equipment

Job description

Reports to: Plant Manager

Cooperates with: Production, Engineering, Product / Process Development

Primary Responsibility: Responsible 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 equipment 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 conducting 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.