Production Engineer

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76K-114K Annually
Junior
Chemical • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Supports chemical plant operations by monitoring production KPIs, troubleshooting process issues, improving processes, performing engineering calculations, and designing unit operations. Uses process simulation tools and P&ID drawings to support process modifications, safety, reliability, equipment maintenance, and manufacturing performance. Collaborates with operators and cross-functional departments while ensuring quality, environmental, and safety requirements are met.
Summary Generated by Built In

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.
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Why work at AdvanSix?

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being

• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development

• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Position Summary: The Production Engineer is responsible for supporting plant operations in meeting daily KPIs by providing troubleshooting, rapid problem solving, and process improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Monitor production in terms of quality, yield throughout cycle times, process parameters, and safety and environmental regulations

· Complete work using the fundamentals of process simulation with simulation program(s)

· Design a range of unit operations including reaction, distillation, refrigeration, fired heaters, and heat exchangers

· Interact with the operating personnel and other departments to facilitate production, process trouble-shooting, and equipment maintenance

· Provide integrations of manufacturing input for safety, quality, reliability, and operability into design

· Perform process engineering calculations and comprehend PI&D drawings for the purposes of trouble-shooting and process modifications

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

· 0-2 years of experience in process, production, and/or manufacturing engineering

· Experience in Petrochemical/chemical-based manufacturing such as ammonia, urea, methanol, etc. preferred

Additional Qualifications:

· Ability to be self-directed in managing multiple priorities

· Experience with process simulation tools such as ASPEN, HTRI, and pipe hydraulics programs

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization and ability to work in a team environment

· Proficient in Microsoft Office


The base range for this role is $76,000 to $114,000 annually.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match.  Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.  

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.    

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance.  All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans. 

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering
  • 0–2 years of experience in process, production, and/or manufacturing engineering
  • Experience in petrochemical or chemical-based manufacturing, such as ammonia, urea, or methanol
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
  • Experience with process simulation tools such as ASPEN, HTRI, and pipe hydraulics programs
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels and in a team environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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The Company
HQ: Parsippany, NJ
1,410 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

AdvanSix is a fully integrated chemical manufacturer that develops chemistries and material properties to address demanding customer needs. The company produces nylon 6 and related chemicals, including caprolactam and ammonium sulfate fertilizers, serving markets that rely on advanced chemical materials and intermediates. Its business combines large-scale manufacturing with application-focused solutions designed to improve product performance and solve complex industrial challenges across diverse end markets.

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