Process Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Remote Process Engineer for a leading global chemical and advanced materials organization. This individual will take ownership of process improvement and manufacturing initiatives across both internal facilities in Kalamazoo, MI and Willow Island, WV, as well as external toll manufacturing partners in Harrisonville, MI and Linden, NJ. The Process Engineer will use process data, statistical analysis, and hands-on chemical manufacturing experience to improve safety, quality, yield, OEE, productivity, capacity, and overall operational performance. This individual will lead projects from initial scoping and data collection through plant trials, implementation, and long-term sustainment while partnering closely with operations, quality, supply chain, HSE, and other technical teams. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong Chemical Engineering background who enjoys solving complex manufacturing problems, understands chemical reactions at production scale, and is comfortable traveling between multiple manufacturing locations.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. 5–10+ years of operational process engineering experience within chemical manufacturing, including process design experience supporting small-to-medium-sized capital projects. Hands-on experience in a chemical processing/manufacturing environment, specifically involving reaction chemistry or chemical synthesis at production scale. Comfortable working within both union and non-union manufacturing environments. Polymer processing experience. Experience with polymerization, separation processes, and/or dry powder handling. Experience supporting external or toll manufacturing operations. Experience with yield improvement, OEE, SQC, production coordination, and non-conformance investigations. Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems. Six Sigma knowledge or certification. Experience working within PSM/RMP-regulated chemical manufacturing facilities.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].