Senior Process Engineer III: Lead Plant Optimizations

Primient; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays & vacation

Career development programs

Job summary

Primient seeks an Engineer 3 to optimize plant operations through design, troubleshooting, and efficiency improvements. You will oversee projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive standardization and best practices across sites.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to improve energy, material usage, and throughput while ensuring safety and quality. A strong background in process design and project leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical, Bio, Electrical Engineering or related field (ABET).
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Certification in Six Sigma/Lean and Green/Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to moderately complex engineering projects with process improvements.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, operators and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Process improvement

Critical thinking

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Documentation

Education

ABET-BS Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Bio/Electrical)

Masters in Engineering (preferred)

Six Sigma/Lean (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Gensuite

MS Office

CATS

Job description

Primient seeks an Engineer 3 to optimize plant operations through design, troubleshooting, and efficiency improvements. You will oversee projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive standardization and best practices across sites.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to improve energy, material usage, and throughput while ensuring safety and quality. A strong background in process design and project leadership is essential.