Senior Process Engineer: Optimize Throughput & Quality

VALiNTRY Services; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

VALiNTRY Services is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead optimization, troubleshooting, and improvement of chemical manufacturing operations. The role focuses on improving efficiency, throughput, product quality, and safety across the facility.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of chemical engineering experience, strong technical judgment, and hands-on manufacturing expertise. Responsibilities include leading CI projects, documenting P&IDs and SOPs, and collaborating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with chemical industry experience.
• 7–10 years of process engineering experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Experience with batch or continuous processing.
• Proven success leading process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with process modeling, statistics, data visualization, or related tools.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management, hazard analysis (HAZOP), MOC, PSSR, and risk assessment.
• Experience managing engineering projects, budgets, vendors, or contractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase throughput, reduce waste, improve yield, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Analyze chemical manufacturing processes using data-driven methods to identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
• Provide senior-level technical support to plant operations and troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues in real time.
• Lead root cause analyses involving process deviations, equipment failures, safety incidents, and product quality concerns.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve process reliability.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs, SOPs, PFDs, operating parameters, and other technical documentation.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Monitor key process metrics, develop dashboards, and recommend adjustments to maintain stable operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, process safety and internal company standards.
• Lead or participate in process hazard analyses, MOC, PSSR, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, R&D, production, and EHS teams.
• Provide technical leadership for new product introductions, process changes, and plant improvement projects.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, equipment upgrades, and automation solutions.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, vendors, contractors, and technical deliverables.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and serve as a technical resource for production leadership.

Skills

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering with chemical experience

Tools

Process modeling

Statistics

Data visualization

Job description

VALiNTRY Services is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead optimization, troubleshooting, and improvement of chemical manufacturing operations. The role focuses on improving efficiency, throughput, product quality, and safety across the facility.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of chemical engineering experience, strong technical judgment, and hands-on manufacturing expertise. Responsibilities include leading CI projects, documenting P&IDs and SOPs, and collaborating with cross-functional