Utilities Process Engineer — Operational Excellence

dsm-firmenich; Belvidere (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Career development opportunities

Global opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

ds m-firmenich in Belvidere, New Jersey seeks a Process Engineer Utilities to ensure safe, reliable operation of site utility systems. You will drive continuous improvement, support operational excellence, and collaborate across Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Fermentation teams to boost plant performance and sustainability.

You will lead optimization, troubleshoot reliability, manage utility projects, and coach teams while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably chemical/pharma.
• Knowledge of utility systems, environmental/regulatory compliance, and process safety.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and Lean Six Sigma.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Ability to independently manage process optimization initiatives and provide technical support across plant operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence by analyzing process performance, identifying optimization opportunities, and implementing cost-effective improvements.
• Lead technical troubleshooting efforts and support reliability initiatives, including predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage and support capital and improvement projects, including automation and digitalization initiatives within Utilities operations.
• Champion continuous improvement programs, including Impact and 5S initiatives, to enhance performance, efficiency, and workplace organization.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements while maintaining accurate technical documentation and change control processes.
• Provide technical coaching, training, and cross-functional collaboration to support operational excellence and knowledge sharing across the site.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Process optimization

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

ds m-firmenich in Belvidere, New Jersey seeks a Process Engineer Utilities to ensure safe, reliable operation of site utility systems. You will drive continuous improvement, support operational excellence, and collaborate across Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Fermentation teams to boost plant performance and sustainability.

You will lead optimization, troubleshoot reliability, manage utility projects, and coach teams while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.