Senior Process Design Engineer - Manufacturing - Stamford, CT

Stamford, Connecticut Permanent USD120,000 - USD135,000 per year View Job Description
My client is seeking an experienced Senior Process Design Engineer to join their Engineering team. In this role you will focus on designing, improving, and supporting chemical manufacturing systems while managing multiple engineering projects across departments.
  • Very friendly company ctulure with excellent benefits!
  • Do you have experience designing processes and leading projects?

About Our Client

My client is a long‑established specialty chemical manufacturer that develops high‑performance additives used in coatings, lubricants, rubber, and other industrial applications worldwide.

Job Description

The Senior Process Design Engineer will:

  • Design and specify process equipment and supporting components needed for new or modified chemical manufacturing systems.
  • Collaborate with the Process Engineering Group to implement process improvements and capacity upgrades through the Engineering Change Notification system to enhance safety, environmental compliance, quality, and productivity.
  • Support the Production team by training chemical operators on new and updated manufacturing systems.
  • Develop and maintain process operating manuals and standard operating procedures consistent with Engineering Department requirements.
  • Create Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), material and energy balances, utility specifications, piping layouts, and control schemes for new or enhanced systems.
  • Generate equipment layouts, sketches, instrumentation specifications, and utility piping routes for capital projects and system upgrades.
  • Troubleshoot existing processes and introduce improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase capacity or energy savings.
  • Evaluate processes for safety, operability, and regulatory compliance, recommending modifications where needed.
  • Conduct and support Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and assist with corrective actions from PHAs and incident reports.
  • Oversee procurement of specialized production equipment and support systems.
  • Prepare cost estimates, develop project schedules, and provide regular updates on project progress.
  • Support scale‑up efforts from R&D and pilot operations to full‑scale production.
  • Serve as a contributing member of the Safety and Health Committee.

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.

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 Design Engineer should have the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • 10+ years of relevant engineering experience in chemical plant design, processing, and project execution.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Proven expertise in chemical engineering operations, including heat and mass transfer, fluid flow, distillation, reaction engineering, and liquid-liquid extraction.
  • Proficiency with computer-based business and technical tools.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, persistence, and thorough attention to detail.
  • Ability to oversee multiple engineering projects simultaneously across various departments.



Apply today for immediate consideration!

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for career development and growth.
  • Supportive and innovative work environment.



Contact
Brittany Schumann
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6941988

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Stamford
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brittany Schumann
Job Reference
JN-022026-6941988