Senior R&D Process Engineer

Carlisle Construction Materials; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials in Sikeston, Missouri seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex capital projects from concept through commissioning, driving process optimization and standardization across facilities.

You will apply Lean Six Sigma principles, mentor engineering talent, and collaborate with Operations, R&D, Maintenance, Quality, EH&S, and Supply Chain to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of engineering experience in polyiso insulation, chemical processing, or similar manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated expertise in capital project execution, process optimization, and manufacturing improvement
• Experience with foam lamination, chemical metering, and process engineering preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead complex capital projects from concept through commissioning across multiple facilities
• Drive process optimization, manufacturing standardization, and continuous improvement
• Provide engineering expertise in mechanical, electrical, and process systems; support equipment upgrades and capacity expansions
• Mentor engineering talent and develop enterprise engineering standards
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget

Skills

Project leadership

Capital projects

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional teamwork

Data-driven decisions

Education

BS or MS in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer and 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 or MS in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of engineering experience in polyiso insulation, chemical processing, or similar manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated expertise in capital project execution, process optimization, and manufacturing improvement
• Experience with foam lamination, chemical metering, and process engineering preferred