Process Engineer

Locations: Bethany, OK or Grand Prairie, TX (open to other plant locations)

Travel: Up to 50% (domestic & occasional international)

Salary: Targeting $85,000–$95,000 (pending confirmation)

Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys working where chemistry, manufacturing, and process improvement intersect?

A global, privately held manufacturer with facilities across multiple regions is seeking two Process Engineers to support plant operations, new product scale-up, equipment optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across several manufacturing sites.

This role sits at the intersection of R&D, Quality, and Plant Operations, and is ideal for an engineer who enjoys both plant floor problem solving and data-driven process optimization.

What You’ll Be Doing

This position supports four primary areas:

Process Lab & New Product Scale-Up (50%)

• Support new product development projects from pilot plant through full production scale
• Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) for pilot and production scale-up
• Analyze DOE results and recommend process improvements
• Work in laboratory and pilot environments following GMP practices

Data Analysis & Technical Process Management (20%)

• Analyze process, quality, and production data to identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities
• Ensure process documentation and data integrity within ERP/QMS systems
• Develop work instructions and train teams on improved methods and equipment
• Support ISO/QMS compliance initiatives

Plant & Equipment Support (20%)

• Lead process improvement initiatives that reduce waste and improve OEE, yields, and throughput
• Troubleshoot production, quality, and equipment issues
• Evaluate equipment and process capability; recommend upgrades or modifications
• Lead installation and start-up of new equipment and processes
• Partner closely with Plant Leadership, QA, and R&D teams

Pilot Plant Support (10%)

• Operate and test pilot plant equipment
• Conduct lab testing tied to pilot experiments
• Ensure equipment is operating safely and to specification

Required Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 3–6 years of experience in a process manufacturing or chemical manufacturing environment
• Comfortable working in plant, lab, and pilot settings
• Passport required or ability to obtain one

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Minitab or similar statistical software (highly preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with:
• Process validation and qualification
• Equipment optimization and development
• Controls and process improvement
• Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
• Design of Experiments (DOE)

What Makes Someone Successful Here

• Self-starter who works well with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Comfortable training others on equipment and processes
• Able to balance lab work, plant support, and data analysis
• Effective communicator across R&D, Quality, and Operations teams
• Enjoys being in the field and traveling between plants

Physical & Work Environment

• Regular standing, bending, climbing, and lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Significant time spent on plant floors and in pilot/lab environments