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Process Engineer - Chemical Engineering - Quincy, MA

Quincy, Massachusetts Permanent USD90,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
Join an established manufacturing organization as a Chemical Process Engineer, where you'll improve production performance, troubleshoot plant operations, and drive continuous improvement projects. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to influence safety, quality, yield, and efficiency while supporting new product introductions in a collaborative industrial environment.
  • Opportunity to lead process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives!
  • Highly visible cross-functional role within chemical engineering!

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established manufacturer with a strong commitment to operational excellence, process innovation, and continuous improvement. The organization offers a collaborative environment where engineering professionals work closely with operations, maintenance, quality, and product development teams to optimize manufacturing performance and bring new products from development into full-scale production. Employees are empowered to take ownership of impactful projects, contribute ideas, and support initiatives that improve safety, productivity, quality, and overall plant performance.

Job Description

  • Lead and support manufacturing process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and productivity.
  • Analyze production data and identify opportunities to optimize performance, reduce waste, and improve resource utilization.
  • Troubleshoot process and operational issues alongside production and technical teams to ensure reliable plant performance.
  • Manage assigned operational projects and improvement programs from planning through execution.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, operating procedures, and training materials
  • Support the implementation of continuous improvement and management of change initiatives.
  • Partner with R&D and Operations teams to support new product introductions, scale-up activities, and successful commercialization efforts.
  • Utilize statistical and process control methodologies to evaluate process capability, product quality, and manufacturing performance.
  • Investigate production downtime and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, and Quality teams to promote best practices and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.



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

A successful Process Engineer should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience within manufacturing, chemical processing, or a related industrial environment.
  • Strong understanding of process engineering fundamentals, including fluid flow, heat transfer, pumping systems, piping, and instrumentation.
  • Experience working in continuous manufacturing or chemical processing environments is highly desirable.
  • Ability to read and interpret process drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills with a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent Process Engineer position.
  • Salary of $90,000 to $110,000.
  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance and operational excellence.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of engineering projects spanning process optimization, continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and new product commercialization.
  • Significant cross-functional interaction with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, and R&D teams.
  • Chance to develop technical expertise within a sophisticated manufacturing environment.
  • High level of ownership and visibility across plant operations and strategic initiatives.
  • Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, learning, problem solving, and professional growth.
  • Full-time exempt position with long-term career development opportunities.



Contact
Ryan Hurd
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7131034

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Quincy
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ryan Hurd
Job Reference
JN-102026-7131034
 

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