Sr. Process Engineer

Vertellus; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Aurorium is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer in Zeeland to lead design projects from concept to commercial scale, improving chemical processes and supporting new product introductions.

You will work with project and operations teams to deliver scalable, cost-aware processes while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in engineering design and/or manufacturing of chemical, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical products.
• Specialized expertise in organic chemistry, separations, kinetics, formulation, solids handling and processing, catalysis, heat and mass transfer, mixing/blending, crystallization, batch and continuous processes, and integrated reaction/separations.
• Experience with process design and development, including developing process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Experience with Aspen modeling, statistical software packages, and DCS infrastructure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defines, leads, and manages process design projects to generate constructable design for new or expanded processes.
• Develops and leads execution of plant process improvement projects and new product introductions.
• Incorporates commercial and operational cost elements into design objectives to target both commercial and technical success.
• Develops engineering models to improve scale-up and operation of Aurorium technologies and secures process knowledge.
• Delivers new chemical process design from concept to commercial scale production in collaboration with project and operations teams.

Skills

Process design

Scale-up

Cross-functional teams

Process modeling

Kinetics

Quality & safety

Continuous improvement

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen modeling

DCS infrastructure

P&ID development

Job description

Vacancy Name: Sr. Process Engineer

Vacancy No: VN633

Department: Corporate Engineering

Location: Zeeland

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility making the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions.

Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and specialty paper & packaging. A Responsible Care company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities.

The company's global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.

Description

As a member of the global Aurorium Process Engineering Team, the Senior Process Engineer is responsible for executing business unit driven process development programs using practical application of fundamental engineering principles. This role offers a mindset for the development, design, and introduction of new chemical and pharmaceutical processes from lab through to full scale manufacture of new and existing products, provides ongoing technical support for existing businesses including the improvement and optimization of chemical processes.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Defines, leads, and manages process design projects to generate constructable design for new or expanded processes
• Develops and, with support from multi-functional teams, leads execution of plant process improvement projects and new product introductions
• Incorporates commercial and operational cost elements into design objectives to target both commercial and technical success
• Develops appropriate engineering models to improve scale-up and operation of Aurorium technologies, and secures and enhances Aurorium process knowledge
• Delivers new chemical process design for the engineering team and collaborates with project and operation teams throughout the execution of a project from concept to commercial scale production

Compliance

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem-solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering is required

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years' experience within engineering design and/or manufacturing of chemical, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical products
• Specialized expertise in any of the following is preferred: organic chemistry, separations, kinetic measurements, formulation, solids handling and processing, catalysis, heat and mass transfer, mixing/blending, crystallization, batch and continuous processes, integrated reaction/separations.
• Experience with process design and development preferred, including developingprocess flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Experience with Aspen modeling, statistical software packages, and DCS infrastructure is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience with cross functional teams and engineering projects
• Analytical approach to defining unit operations and developing process equipment calculations and designs
• Experience working in PSM regulated environment and leading safety reviews
• Fundamental knowledge of continuous and batch chemical operations including reaction, distillation, heat exchange, solids handling, utilities, and process control
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities
• Self‑motivated and ability to work within a fast‑paced environment
• Critical thinking skills and analytical abilities which allow assessments of situations and opportunities to drive decisions
• Exhibits a passion for continuous improvement and problem solving
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
• Embodies the core values of Aurorium
• credible:keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
• outcome‑oriented:adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
• driven:passionate about delivering authentic, world‑class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
• empowered accountability:empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard.

Benefits

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.

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