Process Engineer (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials · Willoughby · $82,600–$103,200 (stated in the posting)
Company:
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.Job Description:
Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement? Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking a Process Engineer to support our manufacturing operations and help drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
In this role, you'll provide technical expertise to a dynamic manufacturing environment, leading process improvement initiatives, supporting capital projects, and identifying innovative solutions that strengthen operational performance. You'll work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) teams to troubleshoot challenges, improve manufacturing processes, and deliver measurable results.
If you're an analytical problem-solver who enjoys being on the plant floor, collaborating across teams, and turning technical challenges into opportunities for improvement, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
Drive Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
- Conduct process optimization studies and manufacturing trials to improve existing operations.
- Develop process designs for small to medium-sized improvement initiatives and capital projects.
- Analyze manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and production methods to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
- Introduce new methods and technologies that strengthen manufacturing performance.
Provide Technical Support & Troubleshooting
- Serve as a technical resource for daily manufacturing operations.
- Troubleshoot production challenges involving equipment, materials, product design, and manufacturing processes.
- Investigate process deviations and support plant investigations to determine root causes.
- Apply statistical analysis and engineering principles to identify effective corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to resolve equipment and process issues.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve operational reliability.
Champion Safety & Process Compliance
- Promote a strong safety culture through process improvements and risk reduction initiatives.
- Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) reviews to support process safety requirements.
- Identify potential process safety risks and recommend improvements.
- Ensure process improvements support applicable safety requirements and operational standards.
- Partner with EHS and Operations to strengthen site safety initiatives.
- Support safe and consistent manufacturing practices throughout the facility.
Lead Data Analysis & Root Cause Investigations
- Utilize statistical tools and data analysis to evaluate process performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Investigate customer complaints and manufacturing issues to determine root causes.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and implement corrective action plans.
- Monitor process performance and measure the financial impact of improvement initiatives.
- Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.
- Translate complex data into practical recommendations that improve manufacturing performance.
Support Manufacturing Standards & Operational Excellence
- Manage all aspects of the Standard Operating Conditions Program.
- Establish and improve manufacturing methods and sequences to optimize resource utilization.
- Support consistent manufacturing processes and operational practices.
- Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs and improve profitability.
- Provide technical recommendations that improve product quality and production efficiency.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and other departments to support operational objectives.
Collaborate Across the Business
- Work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, EHS, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
- Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance on cross-functional projects.
- Build strong working relationships with manufacturing employees and site leadership.
- Communicate process improvements, technical findings, and recommendations effectively.
- Support special initiatives and take on additional leadership responsibilities as business needs evolve.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 3–4 years of experience in Operations Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and process improvement methodologies.
- Experience utilizing statistical tools and data analysis to identify and resolve manufacturing challenges.
- Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Commercial teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and evaluate complex variables to develop effective solutions.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prepare comprehensive technical reports and communicate complex information clearly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a 24/7 continuous manufacturing environment.
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
- Experience supporting manufacturing process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with process safety assessments and Process Hazard Analysis.
- Experience conducting plant trials, troubleshooting production processes, and implementing corrective actions.
- Experience supporting capital improvement projects within a manufacturing environment.
Work Environment & Schedule
- Manufacturing environment with regular collaboration across operational and technical teams.
- Flexibility in working hours is required to support manufacturing operations.
- On-call availability for troubleshooting and technical support in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
- Ability to adjust schedules as needed to support off-shift and weekend production activities.
What Will Help You Succeed
We're looking for an engineer who combines strong technical expertise with a hands-on, collaborative approach. You'll be successful in this role if you enjoy being actively involved in manufacturing operations, investigating complex process challenges, and using data to drive meaningful improvements.
The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change. You'll need to balance day-to-day technical support with longer-term process improvement initiatives while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Why Join Us?
- Make a direct impact on manufacturing safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability.
- Lead meaningful process improvement initiatives that deliver measurable operational results.
- Gain hands-on experience with manufacturing technologies, process optimization, and capital projects.
- Collaborate with experienced professionals across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis techniques to real-world manufacturing challenges.
- Play an important role in strengthening process safety and operational reliability.
- Develop your technical expertise while taking on new challenges and leadership opportunities.
- Join a global advanced materials organization committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
If you're a motivated engineering professional who enjoys solving problems, improving manufacturing processes, and making a measurable impact on operational performance, we encourage you to apply and join the Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials team!
The salary range for this position is $82,600.00 - $103,200.00 USD Annual. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status
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