Senior Process Engineer: Scale-Up & NPI Leader

Americhem; Morrisville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Americhem, a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of color masterbatch, additives, and engineered compounds, seeks a Sr. Process Engineer to scale lab innovations into reliable production.

You will lead scale-up, manage tech transfer, and partner with Development and Manufacturing across multiple sites. Responsibilities include coordinating with R&D and manufacturing, guiding equipment selection, building a strong safety and quality culture, and developing the team of engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or related field. Lean and Six Sigma certification a plus.
• 10+ years in process engineering, scale-up, or manufacturing support in plastics, polymers, or compounding; leadership of multi-site or cross-functional teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead scale-up activities from lab/pilot to full production with material trials, process design, and QC integration.
• Own the technical transfer of new products into production; document SOPs, batch sheets, and quality specifications; act as liaison between R&D and Manufacturing.
• Provide process optimization guidance and equipment selection for new capabilities or expansions.
• Manage engineers and technicians; coach, develop, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Process engineering leadership

Scale-up expertise

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or related field

Lean Six Sigma certification

Job description

Americhem, a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of color masterbatch, additives, and engineered compounds, seeks a Sr. Process Engineer to scale lab innovations into reliable production.

You will lead scale-up, manage tech transfer, and partner with Development and Manufacturing across multiple sites. Responsibilities include coordinating with R&D and manufacturing, guiding equipment selection, building a strong safety and quality culture, and developing the team of engineers and