Utilities Process Engineer: Optimize Plant Performance

DSM Nutritional Products; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development

Global career opportunities

Sustainability culture

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Process Engineer Utilities at our Belvidere site to ensure safe, reliable operation of plant utility systems. You will drive improvements, support operational excellence, and collaborate across Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Fermentation teams to enhance performance and sustainability.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in manufacturing, knowledge of utilities, and a strong background in Lean Six Sigma and project management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Knowledge of utility systems, environmental requirements, regulatory compliance, and process safety principles
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and Lean Six Sigma tools
• 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 related technical discipline required

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 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

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Process Engineer Utilities at our Belvidere site to ensure safe, reliable operation of plant utility systems. You will drive improvements, support operational excellence, and collaborate across Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Fermentation teams to enhance performance and sustainability.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in manufacturing, knowledge of utilities, and a strong background in Lean Six Sigma and project management.