Senior Production Engineer

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation is seeking a Senior Production Engineer in La Porte, TX to optimize world-class polymer production operations. You will apply your chemical engineering expertise to enhance safety and productivity in manufacturing.

This role involves oversight of manufacturing processes, troubleshooting issues, and driving continuous improvements in function and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with 3-7 years of relevant experience.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of plant or process engineering experience in chemical or polymer manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with distillation or polymer processes.

Responsibilities

• Optimize plant performance by monitoring and controlling manufacturing units.
• Lead plant startups and maintenance turnarounds.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Data interpretation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

## Senior Production EngineerApplylocations: LaPorte, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR\_0000900**Company:**Soarnol**Job Description:**Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s SoarnoLTM EVOH business in La Porte, TX is seeking a **Production Engineer** to help optimize world-class polymer production operations. In this role, you’ll combine chemical engineering expertise with practical plant experience to enhance safety, reliability, and productivity across integrated manufacturing units.## What You’ll DoAs a key technical partner to Operations, you’ll oversee and continuously improve EVOH polymer and distillation processes:* **Optimize plant performance:** Monitor and control polymer manufacturing and distillation units to ensure safe, stable, and cost-effective operation.* **Lead startups & shutdowns:** Plan and support plant startups, maintenance turnarounds, and product grade transitions.* **Troubleshoot & solve:** Diagnose production issues—including process, equipment, and human-factor causes—and implement corrective actions.* **Drive continuous improvement:** Analyze production methods, mass/energy balances, and operating limits to boost yield, quality, and efficiency.* **Strengthen process knowledge:** Build deep expertise in plant chemistry and operating conditions; translate insights into improved designs and procedures.* **Coach operations teams:** Train and guide operators on best practices and process intent to enhance execution and reliability.* **Communicate & document:** Deliver clear technical reports and recommendations to operations and leadership stakeholders.## What You Bring* B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry required* 3–7 years of plant or process engineering experience in chemical or polymer manufacturing* Hands-on experience with distillation, reaction, and/or polymer processes* Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and data interpretation skills* Ability to translate technical findings into actionable operational improvements* Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams## Why Join Mitsubishi Chemical Group?* Work on advanced EVOH barrier materials used in critical packaging and industrial applications* Be part of a global leader committed to innovation, safety, and sustainability* Influence real plant performance and see your solutions implemented* Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities*The salary range for this position is $130,000-140,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.*