Sr. Process Engineer

Americhem; Morrisville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Americhem is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to lead scale-up from lab to full production, ensuring readiness for new product introductions and robust processing instructions. The role oversees technicans and engineers, coordinating with Development and Manufacturing to optimize processes and launches.

Travel up to 30% across pilot lines and sites; strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are essential to drive safe, reliable, and scalable manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead scale-up activities from lab/pilot to full production, including raw material trials and quality control integration.
• Own the technical transfer of new products into production and document SOPs, batch sheets, and quality specs.
• Provide technical guidance for process parameters, control strategies, and startup plans across Development and Manufacturing.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, yield, and consistency across processes.
• Manage a team of engineers and technicians, fostering safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Process engineering

Scale-up leadership

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering

Polymer Science background

Job description

Americhem is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds and performance technologies. Our business is built around delivering Performance, Solutions and Trust through close collaboration with customers seeking to optimize their polymer products. All of our products are backed by complete technical support that ensures quality, reliability, and value.

We are seeking aSr. Process Engineer to lead Americhem’s efforts to convert lab-scale innovation into reliable, scalable production processes. This role ensures technical readiness for new product introductions (NPIs), manages the interface between Development and Manufacturing, and supports process optimization across multiple sites. This position is responsible for overseeing a team of engineers and technicians who execute trials, develop robust processing instructions, and collaborate with scale-up partners to ensure successful commercial launches.

Responsibilities

Process Scale-Up & Commercial Readiness

• Lead scale-up activities from lab/pilot to full production, including raw material trials, process design, and quality control integration.
• Collaborate with Development and Manufacturing teams to define process parameters, control strategies, and startup plans.
• Manage technical risk assessments and mitigation strategies for new formulations or platform technologies.

Launch & Transfer Support

• Own the technical transfer of new products into production, including documentation of standard operating procedures, batch sheets, and quality specifications.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between R&D and Manufacturing during new product launches.
• Support initial production campaigns and troubleshoot startup issues to ensure smooth handoffs.

Process Optimization & Technical Guidance

• Identify opportunities to improve consistency, efficiency, and yield across existing manufacturing processes.
• Guide the selection and specification of processing equipment for new capabilities or expansions.
• Provide technical input to capital projects and site expansion initiatives.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Manage a team of engineers, technicians, and pilot line operators; provide coaching, development, and performance feedback.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain readiness and flexibility to support global trials and site-based problem solving.
• Support individual career development and succession plans.

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 the plastics, polymers, or compounding industry. Prior leadership of multi-site or cross-functional teams preferred.

Additional Information

Travel:Regular travel (up to 30%) to pilot lines, manufacturing sites, and vendor locations as needed.

Desired Qualities/Attributes

• Self-directed and accountable, with strong leadership presence and decision-making skills.
• Highly collaborative, able to manage across functional lines and regions with diplomacy and clarity.
• Results-oriented project owner, capable of balancing strategic priorities with real-time technical demands.
• Exceptional technical problem solver, adept at integrating data from multiple testing disciplines.
• Systems and operations mindset, continuously looking for improvements in processes, tools, and team coordination.
• Strong communication skills, including technical writing, cross-functional briefings, and customer interaction.