Senior Production Engineer

Soarnol; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Soarnol, part of Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is seeking a Production Engineer in La Porte, TX to enhance the efficiency and safety of polymer production operations. This position combines chemical engineering expertise with practical plant experience.

The ideal candidate will monitor and control manufacturing units, plan plant operations, and support troubleshooting efforts, along with delivering technical reports. A B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry and 3–7 years of relevant experience are required.

Enjoy competitive compensation and career growth opportunities within a global leader committed to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control polymer manufacturing and distillation units.
• Plan and support plant startups and maintenance turnarounds.
• Diagnose production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze production methods to boost yield and efficiency.
• Train and guide operators on best practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Data interpretation

Effective communication

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

Company: Soarnol

Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s SoarnoL™ 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 Do

• Monitor and control polymer manufacturing and distillation units to ensure safe, stable, and cost‑effective operation.
• Plan and support plant startups, maintenance turnarounds, and product grade transitions.
• Diagnose production issues—including process, equipment, and human‑factor causes—and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze production methods, mass/energy balances, and operating limits to boost yield, quality, and efficiency.
• Build deep expertise in plant chemistry and operating conditions; translate insights into improved designs and procedures.
• Train and guide operators on best practices and process intent to enhance execution and reliability.
• 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.