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Process Engineer
Westlake
, Ohio Direct Hire
On-Site
Process Engineer
Westlake, OH
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Process Engineer Overview:
Seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to drive process optimization, automation improvements, and technical support at a fully automated coatings manufacturing facility. This role requires strong expertise in formulated chemical processes, PLC/controls, and continuous improvement within high-volume automated environments.
Process Engineer Key Responsibilities:
Westlake, OH
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Process Engineer Overview:
Seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to drive process optimization, automation improvements, and technical support at a fully automated coatings manufacturing facility. This role requires strong expertise in formulated chemical processes, PLC/controls, and continuous improvement within high-volume automated environments.
Process Engineer Key Responsibilities:
- Lead process engineering for batch and continuous automated coatings operations.
- Partner with automation/controls teams to enhance PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
- Analyze process data to improve OEE, reduce cycle times, optimize energy use, and ensure product quality.
- Create and update P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and SOPs.
- Work with maintenance and reliability teams to boost equipment uptime and throughput.
- Support R&D, Production, and Product Management with new product introductions.
- Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for process or quality issues.
- Ensure compliance with EHS, OSHA, EPA, and ISO/TS standards.
- Contribute to capital projects from concept through commissioning, including equipment and automation integration.
- Mentor junior engineers and production personnel.
- Bachelor’s in Chemical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of process engineering experience in coatings, chemical, or related manufacturing.
- Strong automation and PLC controls expertise (Rockwell, Siemens).
- Knowledge of batch control systems (ISA-88) and industrial control software.
- Strong understanding of pumps, mixers, tank systems, thermal systems, and environmental controls.
- Experience with SPC, Six Sigma, or similar analytical tools.
- Proven continuous improvement/lean leadership.
- Effective communicator with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience improving material flow and resolving production bottlenecks.
- Ability to train operators and staff on new systems and processes.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile manufacturing environment.
- Background in paint, coatings, resin, or adhesive production.
- Experience with automated material handling, recipe management, and batch automation.
- Exposure to Industry 4.0, predictive maintenance, remote monitoring, or smart systems.
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