Senior Process Engineer | Chemical Manufacturing

Michael Page; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to provide technical leadership for high-volume chemical manufacturing, focusing on optimization, purification technologies, new product introduction, and continuous improvement.

The role supports scale-up activities, process development, and operational excellence across the manufacturing organization, with significant emphasis on purification, DOE studies, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and DOE.
• Experience with ANOVA, SPC, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with process simulation, pilot operations, and manufacturing technology development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize high-volume chemical manufacturing processes for safety, quality, reliability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Lead investigations of nonconforming materials and manufacturing deviations.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to reduce costs and improve yield, throughput and quality.

Skills

Six Sigma

DOE

ANOVA

SPC

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

The Senior Process Engineer will provide technical leadership for high-volume chemical manufacturing operations, with a focus on process optimization, purification technologies, new product introduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Client Details

The organization develops and manufactures specialty chemical formulations and advanced materials used in semiconductor manufacturing and packaging. These products enable the production of microchips that power technologies such as artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and data infrastructure.

Description

This individual will play a key role in supporting existing production processes while driving technology development, scale-up activities, and operational excellence programs across the manufacturing organization.

Manufacturing Process Support

• Monitor and optimize high-volume manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot process issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and improve process documentation, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Support quality, environmental, health, and safety initiatives while ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Lead investigations related to nonconforming materials, process deviations, and manufacturing issues.

Process Improvement & Technical Leadership

• Lead complex process improvement initiatives focused on yield, throughput, quality, and cost reduction.
• Provide technical expertise for challenging manufacturing and engineering problems.
• Conduct statistical analysis, trend reviews, and process capability studies utilizing SPC methodologies and statistical software.
• Drive implementation of best practices in process engineering and chemical manufacturing.

New Product Introduction & Scale-Up

• Lead new product development and technology transfer activities from pilot scale through commercial manufacturing.
• Manage process qualification efforts to ensure successful scale-up and commercialization.
• Conduct shelf-life studies, process validation activities, and technical evaluations to support product launches.
• Prepare technical reports, Management of Change (MOC) documentation, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).

Purification Technology Development

• Lead development and optimization of advanced purification processes, including:
  • Distillation
  • Filtration and nano-filtration
  • Ion exchange
  • Advanced separation technologies
• Evaluate and implement emerging process technologies to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.

Supplier, Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, commercial, and quality teams to support business objectives.
• Work closely with strategic suppliers to align raw material specifications and sourcing strategies.
• Participate in customer meetings, audits, technical reviews, and issue resolution activities.
• Support customer inquiries and investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D.

Experimental Design & Data Analysis

• Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) studies to evaluate process variables and raw material impacts.
• Utilize statistical tools including ANOVA and process capability analysis to drive data-based decisions.
• Analyze experimental results and implement improvements that enhance product quality and process robustness.

Project Management

• Lead cross-functional capital, process improvement, and technology development projects.
• Develop project plans, manage milestones, and ensure successful execution against objectives.
• Provide regular project updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• 9+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, process engineering, process scale-up, or chemical purification environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Strong expertise in purification technologies, including distillation, filtration, separation processes, and related unit operations.
• Experience leading new product introduction and process scale-up initiatives from pilot to commercial production.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Six Sigma methodologies
  • Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • ANOVA
  • Statistical process control (SPC)
  • Root cause analysis and structured problem solving
  • Experience with process simulation, pilot operations, and manufacturing technology development.
• Proven project management experience leading technical and cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and provide technical leadership across multiple functions.
• Domestic and international travel up to 25%.

Job Offer

• Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000 + Annual Bonues
• Heatlh Insurance
• 401k (Company Match)
• PTO Available

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.