Process Innovation Engineer — Chemical Manufacturing
Job Description:
Decatur, AL $86,000–$110,000 + Sign-On Bonus + 8–12% Annual Bonus
The Opportunity
You'll serve as the core engineering resource for production operations at a multi-billion-dollar global chemical technology leader. Your work directly improves product quality, production capacity, safety, and cost efficiency across chemical process units. This is a high-impact role where your technical expertise drives measurable operational outcomes.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Competitive compensation with base salary up to $110,000 (experience-dependent), a sign-on bonus, and an annual bonus of 8–12%
- Strong paid relocation assistance
- Outstanding, low-cost benefits package
- A company known for investing in work/life balance, career exposure, and professional growth within a modern team environment
Your Day-to-Day
- Monitor daily unit operations and deliver hands-on technical support to your assigned production area
- Identify and present recommendations to improve quality, reduce costs, enhance safety, and lower emissions — backed by technical substantiation
- Develop, conduct, and evaluate process tests aimed at improving product quality, increasing capacity, or cutting operating costs
- Investigate the operating and economic feasibility of implementing modern technology, safety recommendations, and planned capacity changes
- Collaborate with unit teams to prepare annual control budgets, operating reviews, and economic studies for proposed programs
- Provide technical support for PSM/RMP and other regulatory compliance programs
- Design and document chemical processes for improved and new products, including equipment selection and scale-up from development to production
- Write procedures and deliver training for the safe operation of new equipment
- Lead selected projects including planning, coordination, progress reporting, and supervision of technicians as needed
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and design improvements to optimize operations and reduce maintenance and repair costs
- Coordinate with engineering, production, and outside contractors to maximize equipment uptime and maintain the highest quality output
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (required)
- 3+ years of process engineering experience in a chemical or petroleum manufacturing environment
- Distillation process experience in chemical manufacturing is preferred, though other chemical process engineering backgrounds will be considered
- Strong technical knowledge of chemical handling properties, process control, and unit economics
- Ability to work effectively across Japanese-American cultural lines
- Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs., climbing stairs multiple times per shift, and working 12-hour shifts
Ready to Apply?
If you're a chemical process engineer ready to make a direct impact on production operations at a global industry leader, we'd like to hear from you. Submit your resume to Great Bay Staffing — your information will not be shared with the hiring company without your permission.
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