Process Engineer

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

Arxada is seeking a highly motivated Production/Process Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Rochester (NY). This role is responsible for daily operations support, process optimization, and capital project execution, while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment.

Safety, Health, and Environment (EHS):

• Promote and support Arxada’s safety culture, ensuring safe work practices to prevent injuries, process, distribution, and environmental incidents.
• Monitor EHS performance, including environmental compliance, and follow up on incident corrective actions.
• Ensure proper management, storage, and handling of waste.
• Review monthly safety audits and participate in Process Hazard Review (PHA) follow-ups.
• Enforce plant and area housekeeping standards.

Operations & Production Support:

• Provide daily coordination of work activities in assigned areas, maintaining compliance with cGMP, ISO, and regulatory requirements.
• Set daily production rates to balance personnel and process constraints while meeting demand.
• Monitor equipment utilization, on-stream rates, process quality, and direct operators on necessary adjustments.
• Review log sheets, PI sheets, and ensure accuracy of process documentation.
• Support operator training and ensure procedures are current, compliant, and available in the Document Management System.

Maintenance & Reliability:

• Partner with Maintenance to prioritize work orders, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain mechanical integrity.
• Support equipment inspections, facilities upkeep, and preparation of equipment for maintenance.
• Ensure work orders are entered and tracked in SAP.

Engineering & Technical Support:

• Provide technical expertise to operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Conduct process modeling, design calculations, and mass/energy balances.
• Develop and update process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment/instrumentation specifications.
• Perform material analysis, corrosion studies, and evaluate long-term equipment durability.
• Assess constructability, operability, and recommend equipment upgrades.

Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement:

• Support and manage capital projects ranging from $10K to $200K; serve as a design stakeholder on larger projects up to $5MM (with Global Engineering as needed).
• Prepare project documentation, cost estimates, vendor evaluations, and Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs).
• Identify and implement process improvement, automation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Drive productivity improvements, cost savings, and safety enhancements through technology adoption and best practices.

Leadership & Development:

• Mentor interns and co-op participants, guiding small projects that provide meaningful contributions and hands-on learning

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chem. Eng, Mech Eng. or related field of study
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in process engineering
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data in excel
• Understanding of process improvements
• Knowledge of capital project development, execution, and field implementation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Possess good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to a participative work environment.
• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Proficiency with Process Design software (ChemCAD, Pipenet, Pipeflow, etc)

The expected salary range for this role is $ 86.000 - $ 112.000 annually; but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location, and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.   

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave. 

This role is also eligible to earn a bonus and benefits as defined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.  

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.