Process Engineer - Manufacturing
Job Location
Norwich, CT
Type of Job
Exempt - Full Time
Salary
$79,600 - $123,700
This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or EAR controlled
technology. The hiring process for this position will therefore include an export compliance
assessment, which will include an assessment of U.S. person status. U.S. persons are
defined by 22 CFR 120.62 and 15 CFR 772.1 to include U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent
residents, and people with asylee or refugee status
Position Overview
The Process Engineer-Manufacturing supports chemical production operations, applying engineering experience to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing. This role requires strong critical thinking, the ability to identify process deviations, and a proactive approach to developing solutions. The engineer applies fundamental principles, such as material and energy balances, to support their findings. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, the Process Engineer is expected to make sound, independent recommendations based on data and analysis.
The Process Engineer works closely with a team of engineers, operators, and facilities personnel to manufacture chemicals supporting the Nalas pipeline. This role involves hands-on interaction with process equipment as well as process control through a SCADA system. The Process Engineer will support equipment setup, troubleshooting, maintenance, and reconfiguration efforts of production equipment.
Safety is a core responsibility of all employees at Nalas. The Process Engineer must maintain strict adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards and Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements. This includes active participation in Management of Change (MOC) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, ensuring all work is conducted safely and in compliance with company policies.
The role includes accurate documentation of batch records and production activities, while continuously identifying opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and safety.
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. The Process Engineer–Manufacturing supports the execution of production campaigns to meet internal and external customer deadlines. Production demands may require flexibility in work hours to support company objectives.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (5+ years experience) or MS/PhD degree in Chemical Engineering (2 + years experience) with strong emphasis in the related discipline.
Skilled in data analysis and problem-solving techniques necessary to perform scientific/engineering work.
Highly proficient with calculating and reviewing material balances for Nalas processes and products.
Extensive experience in the implementation and operation of chemical process equipment.
Highly skilled at process equipment troubleshooting with the ability to identify, fix, and adequately document process disruptions and changes.
Proficiency operating and training personnel on control software such as LabVIEW and SCADA platforms.
Proficiency and knowledge of continuous and batch chemical operations including kinetics, mixing, heat flow and the associated process safety to design and meet production goals.
Proficient in generating and manipulating data, as well as computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and literature reviews
Experienced in reviewing the available literature, including Nalas generated reports and batch records, to gain a better understanding of historical and current processes/methods.
Primary Responsibilities
Technical Contributions
Identifies strategies for process optimization with an eye towards green commercial processes.
Experience in the startup of new chemical processes at manufacturing scale.
Exhibits technical and operational proficiency solving problems of increasing complexity.
Performs chemical engineering analysis including mass and energy balances.
Applies knowledge of unit operations such as reaction kinetics, crystallization, and isolation techniques toward Nalas portfolio of critical chemicals.
Applies solid understanding of variance and sources of experimental error to process data.
Leverages and applies technical literature to solve problems
Experience in reviewing process safety and process development reports.
Experience in reviewing and updating P&ID documentation
Experience in the repair and maintenance of equipment
Experience in working in a chemical manufacturing environment
Knowledge of waste management, toxicity hazards and SafeBridge classifications
Independently author Operating Procedures and Batch Records.
Follow and lead the MOC process for process changes.
Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to operators and junior engineers
Lab Proficiency
Always operate in a safe and efficient manner and follows Nalas SAF Procedures.
Knowledgeable of waste management, toxicity hazards and SafeBridge classification.
Proficient with a variety of laboratory equipment (e.g., RC-1, EasyMax, ReactIR, React Raman, Easy viewer, FBRM) including basic data analysis of each discrete tool/technique
Can complete and train others on complex equipment setups, quickly assembles laboratory equipment to conduct, evaluate and characterize chemical processes.
Adept at maintaining production batch records in a manner which allows others to understand findings from each experiment, including interpretations, conclusions, and path forward for further experimentation.
Anticipate potential obstacles to accurate record-keeping, such as time constraints or complex processes, and implement solutions like streamlining procedures or investing in better technology
Articulate the critical role of accurate batch records in product quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and the company's overall success
Customer-Facing Contributions
Periodically presents units of work (slides, reports, etc.) to support/as technical leads, and customer updates.
Participates in customer Site tours.
External Contributions
Provide impact and direction to the project portfolio, including contributing to technical sections of proposals and statements of work.
Project Management
Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills.
Encourage teamwork and assess capabilities of team members.
Effectively communicate task specific prioritization to team.
Demonstrate excellent understanding in Nalas billing structures and timeline
Understand critical path and effectively help communicate prioritization to the manufacturing team. Works efficiently and productively in a highly dynamic and multidisciplinary team environment.
Quality
Demonstrates excellent time management and organizational skills helping manage Nalas portfolio and business.
Design and execute work under the quality management principles targeting to be right the first time.
Follow Nalas QSOPs.
Ensure Nalas products and services meet or exceed Quality customer needs.
Achieves quality targets while maintaining a safe working environment.
Conditions of Employment
US Person
Qual/Cert program
Physical/Respirator Fit Test
Arms, Ammunition, & Explosives Training
Drug Screening
Valid Driver’s License
Academic transcript
HAZARDOUS DUTY: Incumbent is regularly exposed to the hazard of chemical and explosive ingredients. The danger inherent in this type of work cannot be completely eliminated by established SOP's and/or safety equipment. Incumbent may be responsible for hazardous and universal waste collection, consolidation, segregation, and proper storage and labeling. Incumbent may be responsible for performing emergency response activities, emergency response clean-up, hazardous waste clean-up, and the handling of hazardous waste materials when training is provided.
Location
Norwich, CT
Apply
To apply, please send resume and covering letter to resumes@nalaseng.com.