Senior Process Engineer: Spray Drying & MES Leader

Symrise AG; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise is seeking an experienced Process Engineer for our Hodges, SC facility. The role focuses on driving OEE, yield improvements, and cost savings through advanced process optimization in spray drying and liquid processing.

You will develop running parameters, simulate workflow, and establish SOPs while supporting global teams. A Bachelor’s in Engineering and 8+ years in manufacturing are required, with MES experience and project management preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 8+ years of running/optimizing Spray Dryers (Box and Tower) and related process equipment preferred.
• Experience with MES and manufacturing data collection/analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive OEE, yield improvements, cost savings, and process improvements at the Hodges manufacturing facility.
• Research and experiment with new technologies and methods for process optimization.
• Develop and refine optimal running parameters for Spray Drying and Liquid Processes.
• Define and simulate process flow diagrams and write standard operating procedures.
• Collect and organize process data to discover opportunities for process improvement.
• Support local and global expert teams in implementing new technology.

Skills

OEE optimization

Process optimization

Spray Drying

Heat & mass balance

MES

Project management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MES software

Process simulation

Job description

Symrise is seeking an experienced Process Engineer for our Hodges, SC facility. The role focuses on driving OEE, yield improvements, and cost savings through advanced process optimization in spray drying and liquid processing.

You will develop running parameters, simulate workflow, and establish SOPs while supporting global teams. A Bachelor’s in Engineering and 8+ years in manufacturing are required, with MES experience and project management preferred.