Senior Process Engineer

King Industries Inc.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

King Industries Inc. is seeking a Senior Process/Project Engineer to join their Engineering team in Norwalk, Connecticut. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and have over 15 years of experience in batch processing, distillation, and specialty chemicals.

The role involves designing and improving chemical manufacturing systems, supporting process improvements, and managing project timelines. Strong skills in chemical engineering processes and safety management are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve chemical manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Support process improvements and capacity upgrades.
• Assist with operator training and maintain operating procedures.
• Prepare technical documents (P&IDs, balances, layouts).
• Troubleshoot processes to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity.
• Identify and reduce safety, environmental, and operational risks.
• Participate in hazard analyses and safety reviews.
• Manage equipment purchases, project costs, and timelines.
• Support system installations and startup activities.
• Scale up processes from lab to full production.
• Contribute to safety programs and emergency response team.

Skills

Chemical engineering processes

Technical and business computer proficiency

Organization and detail orientation

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Job description

King Industries is seeking a Senior Process/Project Engineer to join our Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical Engineering and at least 15 years of experience in batch processing, distillation, and specialty chemicals.

Skills Required

• Solid understanding of chemical engineering processes (heat transfer, fluid flow, mass transfer, distillation, reaction engineering, extraction).
• Proficient with computers for technical and business use.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across departments.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of relevant industry experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and improve chemical manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Support process improvements and capacity upgrades.
• Assist with operator training and maintain operating procedures.
• Prepare technical documents (P&IDs, balances, layouts, controls).
• Troubleshoot processes and improve efficiency, safety, and productivity.
• Identify and reduce safety, environmental, and operational risks.
• Participate in hazard analyses, safety reviews, and compliance efforts.
• Manage equipment purchases, project costs, and timelines.
• Support system installations and startup activities.
• Scale up processes from lab to full production.
• Contribute to safety programs and emergency response team.