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Chemical Process Engineer - Foxborough, MA

Foxborough, Massachusetts Permanent USD95,000 - USD115,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a Chemical Process Engineer to lead process optimization, equipment upgrades, and capital improvement projects within a specialized manufacturing environment. This position offers the chance to drive operational excellence, support safety initiatives, and work on technically challenging chemical processes while contributing to long-term business growth.
  • Ownership of impactful process improvement and capital projects
  • Strong benefits and professional development opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization recognized for its commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. The company invests in advanced production technologies and provides employees with opportunities to contribute to meaningful engineering projects that improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
With a collaborative and hands-on culture, the organization encourages cross-functional teamwork between engineering, production, maintenance, and safety teams. Employees have the opportunity to make a visible impact through process enhancements, equipment improvements, and strategic capital projects while developing their technical expertise within a supportive environment.

Job Description

  • Lead and resolve day-to-day operational and process-related challenges.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase production efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall process performance.
  • Manage chemical process, solution flow, and wastewater treatment projects.
  • Oversee capital expenditure projects, including equipment replacements, facility upgrades, and process enhancement initiatives.
  • Develop equipment specifications and support equipment selection for upgrades and process improvements.
  • Specify and implement automation and control systems to improve manufacturing operations.
  • Create control strategies and support programming for automated chemical processes.
  • Collaborate with Environmental, Health & Safety teams to establish and maintain safe operating procedures.
  • Coordinate activities with maintenance personnel, electricians, production teams, and external contractors.
  • Evaluate equipment and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
  • Prepare technical documentation, procedures, and training materials as required.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience managing engineering or process improvement projects.
  • Strong understanding of chemical processing principles, inorganic chemistry, and unit operations.
  • Ability to perform engineering calculations, including mass balance and material consumption analyses.
  • Experience developing process flow diagrams and selecting process equipment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop technical procedures and deliver training.
  • Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
  • Previous experience with automation, industrial wastewater treatment, electrolytic processes, or process controls is highly desirable.
  • Manufacturing or chemical processing experience, ideally gained in a hands-on industrial environment.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead high-visibility engineering and capital improvement projects.
  • Exposure to advanced chemical manufacturing processes and automation technologies.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented working environment.
  • Strong opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Company-sponsored life insurance and employee assistance programs.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continued education and development.
  • Employee referral incentives and retirement benefits.
  • Stable, in-person role within a well-established manufacturing operation.



Contact
Delaney Sandner
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7064082

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Foxborough
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Delaney Sandner
Job Reference
JN-072026-7064082