Chemical Process Engineer - Specialty Chemicals - Weymouth, MA

Weymouth, Massachusetts Permanent USD75,000 - USD95,000 per year View Job Description
Join a growing specialty manufacturing organization supporting complex chemical production processes and new product commercialization initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to improve plant performance, drive operational excellence, and work cross-functionally with engineering, R&D, quality, maintenance, and operations teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related Engineering discipline
  • Lead Continuous Improvement in Chemical Manufacturing

About Our Client

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialized manufacturing company that produces industrial products through advanced chemical processing operations. The organization offers a collaborative environment where engineers play a critical role in process optimization, product commercialization, safety improvements, and continuous operational excellence.

Job Description

  • Support daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting process issues and partnering directly with production personnel to resolve technical challenges.
  • Lead and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, safety, and operational efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, operating procedures, and operator training materials.
  • Measure process capability, product quality, and production yields utilizing statistical process control methodologies.
  • Investigate downtime events, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Support new product introduction efforts from development through full-scale commercialization and production handoff.
  • Collaborate with R&D, engineering, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to establish and implement best practices.
  • Ensure management of change processes are properly communicated and executed throughout the facility.
  • Partner with engineering teams to support safe, reliable, and environmentally compliant manufacturing operations.
  • Manage operational projects and initiatives under the guidance of plant leadership.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, 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

  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, or industrial production environments.
  • Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid flow, pumps, piping systems, and instrumentation.
  • Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and driving process improvements.
  • Ability to interpret P&IDs, process schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Hands-on approach with the ability to build strong relationships across operations and maintenance teams.
  • Experience supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Familiarity with statistical process control and process capability analysis.
  • Experience in continuous chemical processing environments is highly preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • GMP experience, programming experience, and TWIC eligibility are considered strong advantages.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary of $75,000-$95,000 depending on experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment with significant operational impact.
  • Exposure to product development, commercialization, and plant optimization projects.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional interaction across engineering, operations, quality, and R&D teams.
  • Strong career growth potential within a growing manufacturing operation.



If interested, apply now!

Contact
Fernanda Acuna
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7129238

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Weymouth
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Fernanda Acuna
Job Reference
JN-102026-7129238
 

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