Senior R&D Process Engineer

carlislecompanies; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Companies seeks a Senior R&D Process Engineer to lead capital projects from concept to commissioning in polyiso insulation manufacturing. You will optimize processes, standardize practices, and drive continuous improvement across multiple facilities, providing engineering leadership in mechanical, electrical, and process systems.

You will mentor engineers, develop enterprise standards, and ensure safety, timeliness, and budget adherence while leveraging data-driven decision-making and

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering (explicit in qualifications).
• Experience with pumps, valves, flow meters, switches, heat exchangers and P&IDs.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in capital projects, polyiso insulation, chemical processing, or similar manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Drive process optimization, manufacturing standardization and continuous improvement across facilities.
• Establish best practices for foam lamination, chemical metering, materials handling, mixing and process control.
• Mentor engineering talent and develop enterprise engineering standards.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven decision making

Mentoring engineering talent

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

We are seekinga Senior R&D Process Engineerthat will play a key role in advancing our polyiso insulation manufacturing operations. In this senior technical leadership position, you'll lead complex capital projects from concept through commissioning while driving process optimization, manufacturing standardization, and continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

You'll provide engineering expertise in mechanical, electrical, and process systems, supporting equipment upgrades, capacity expansions, commercialization, automation, and reliability initiatives. As a recognized technical leader, you'll establish best practices for foam lamination, chemical metering, materials handling, mixing, and process control while partnering with Operations, R&D, Maintenance, Quality, EH&S, and Supply Chain to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions.

Success in this role requires strong project management skills, the ability to lead cross-functional teams, and a passion for solving complex manufacturing challenges using data-driven decision-making and Lean Six Sigma principles. You'll also mentor engineering talent, develop enterprise engineering standards, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline
• Experienced and demonstrated expertise in pumps, valves, flow meters, switches, heat exchangers and process and instrumentation diagrams
• 10+ years of engineering experience in capital projects, polyiso insulation, chemical processing, or similar manufacturing environments

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