Job Title: Process Engineer
Location: Sylacauga, AL
Are you an innovative problem-solver who excels at optimizing systems and driving manufacturing efficiency? We are looking for a highly motivated Process Engineer to join our team in Sylacauga, AL. In this hands-on role, you will be the driving force behind our continuous improvement efforts—designing solutions, commissioning new technologies, and transforming complex data into actionable, profitable results.
What You Will Do
Process Optimization: Drive plant productivity using fundamental engineering principles, Six Sigma, and Lean manufacturing methods. Your focus will be on debottlenecking operations, maximizing yields, and elevating overall product quality.
Engineering & Design: Lead engineering feasibility studies, develop basic engineering plans, evaluate equipment, and design robust process systems from the ground up.
Financial & Project Impact: Prepare rigorous economic analyses and cost estimates for proposed improvements, demonstrating their business impact to help prioritize high-value projects.
Hands-On Troubleshooting: Actively resolve daily production issues, supervise and execute plant trials, and directly participate in the commissioning of new process technologies.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as a technical bridge, quantifying and communicating complex process technology to management, production, maintenance, and administrative teams.
What You Bring to the Table
Education & Experience: Education: A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field. (Project Management experience is a strong plus).
Continuous Improvement Mindset: Solid working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Analytical Prowess: Strong math, statistical analysis, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify core issues and implement lasting solutions.
Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Access, to manage and interpret process data.
Collaborative Drive: A self-motivated, proactive approach with excellent written and verbal communication skills, allowing you to thrive both independently and on cross-functional teams.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
To successfully perform the duties of this role, you will balance your time between the laboratory, the production floor, and the office.
Mobility: Frequently standing and walking (up to 60% of the time) and sitting (up to 40%).
Physical Activity: Occasional lifting and carrying of materials up to 25 pounds (up to 25% of the time).
Accessibility: Ability to safely climb stairs and work at heights (up to 10% of the time), along with the finger dexterity required for equipment operation and computer work.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies
- Working knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies
- Strong mathematical, statistical analysis, and troubleshooting skills
- Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and on cross-functional teams
- Project Management experience
- Ability to frequently stand and walk, occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds, climb stairs, and work at heights
What We Do
We are a world leader in mineral-based specialties, offering high value-added solutions to many different industries, ranging from process manufacturing to consumer goods. Our value-added solutions are formulated to meet the technical specifications of each customer and contribute to the performance of a multitude of products in three categories: 1. Functional additives - added to the mineral formulation of customers’ products. 2. Mineral components - essential constituents in the formulation of customers’ products. 3. Process enablers - used in customers’ manufacturing processes, but not present in the end product. These serve many industries such as construction materials, mobile energy, steelmaking, agri-food, automotive, and cosmetics.
