Senior Process Engineer: Chemical Process Optimizer

3V Sigma USA; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

3V Sigma USA is seeking a Process Engineer who merges chemical engineering with hands-on manufacturing. You will own multiple production processes, analyze data to diagnose issues, and lead improvements that enhance quality, yield, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes understanding reaction chemistry, applying engineering fundamentals, and partnering with Operators, Quality, Maintenance, and Management to implement practical, sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably chemical or related process-manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success applying root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Own monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of up to four chemical production processes.
• Develop understanding of reaction chemistry and apply it to process optimization.
• Analyze production data to identify root causes of quality, yield, and process performance issues.
• Lead investigations into customer complaints, off-spec production, equipment failures, and process upsets.
• Define, implement, and verify corrective actions and process improvements.
• Lead process improvement projects from definition through implementation.
• Correlate product quality with raw materials and process data.
• Perform mass balances and track yields to reduce variation and losses.
• Apply SPC and SQC to improve process performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and other stakeholders to drive practical solutions.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Structured problem-solving

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SPC/SQC tools

Job description

3V Sigma USA is seeking a Process Engineer who merges chemical engineering with hands-on manufacturing. You will own multiple production processes, analyze data to diagnose issues, and lead improvements that enhance quality, yield, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes understanding reaction chemistry, applying engineering fundamentals, and partnering with Operators, Quality, Maintenance, and Management to implement practical, sustainable solutions.