Senior Process Engineer

Imerys; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Imerys in Sylacauga is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to act as a technical anchor for our manufacturing processes. You will drive process improvements, optimize operations, and lead the design and execution of new technologies on the plant floor.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Industrial or Chemical Engineering with 3–5 years’ experience, strong project management skills, and a hands-on approach to data analysis and daily production challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management with a track record of driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Drive process innovation, Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve productivity and profitability.
• Maximize efficiency by debottlenecking, yield optimization, and product quality.
• Quantify impact with rigorous financial analyses and capital-project prioritization.
• Lead end-to-end design including feasibility studies, basic engineering and cost estimates.
• Supervise plant trials, commission new process technologies, and troubleshoot issues.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with Management, Production, Maintenance and Administrative teams to align process advancements.
• Champion customer process improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Education

BS in Industrial Eng

Job description

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

Senior Process Engineer

At Imerys, we are the world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions, and our Sylacauga plant is at the heart of our operations. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Process Engineer to serve as the technical anchor for our manufacturing processes. In this role, you won’t just maintain the status quo—you will drive the innovation and engineering required to optimize existing systems and commission new technologies. If you are passionate about applying continuous improvement methodologies, solving complex production challenges, and mentoring the next generation of engineers, we want you on our team.

What You Will Do

• Drive Process Innovation & Profitability Optimize Operations: Spearhead plant productivity initiatives using Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and fundamental Chemical Engineering principles.
• Maximize Efficiency: Target and execute improvements focused on debottlenecking, yield maximization, operating efficiency, and product quality.
• Quantify Impact: Prepare rigorous financial and economic analyses for process improvements to determine business impact and prioritize capital projects.
• Lead Engineering & Project Execution End-to-End Design: Develop required designs within the engineering discipline, including feasibility studies, basic engineering plans, and cost estimates.
• Hands-On Execution: Supervise and execute plant trials, directly participate in commissioning new process technologies, and troubleshoot complex daily production issues.
• Equip the Plant: Evaluate, specify, and select equipment and materials to ensure long-term operational reliability.
• Provide Technical Leadership Mentor: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Junior Process Engineers, helping build a world-class engineering team.
• Collaborate: Act as the technical bridge between technology and business, quantifying and clearly communicating process advancements to Management, Production, Maintenance, and Administrative teams.
• Champion Customers: Participate in—and often lead—customer process improvement teams to ensure our solutions exceed market expectations.

What You Bring to the Team

• Education: A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of proven engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Skills: Strong project management background with a track record of driving process improvements from concept to completion.
• The Work Environment This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you will spend time both analyzing data and getting involved on the production floor.
• Environment: Work is split between the laboratory, office, and active process/production areas.
• Physicality: You can expect to be on your feet (standing/walking) up to 60% of the time, with occasional climbing (up to 10%) and lifting up to 25 pounds as you interact directly with our plant systems.
• Position TypeFull time and Permanent

IMERYS is an Affmirative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

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