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The Manufacturing Engineer - Chemical is responsible for supporting and improving chemical manufacturing processes to drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives. This role provides ...

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How much do chemical manufacturing engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for chemical manufacturing engineer in the United States is $87,487.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $106,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a chemical manufacturing engineer do?

A Chemical Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, improving, and overseeing processes used to produce chemicals and related products in industrial settings. They ensure that manufacturing operations run efficiently, safely, and in compliance with environmental regulations. Their duties often include developing process improvements, troubleshooting production issues, and collaborating with other engineers and plant staff to optimize output and quality. Ultimately, they play a crucial role in scaling up chemical production from laboratory to industrial scale while minimizing costs and risks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chemical manufacturing engineer?

To thrive as a Chemical Manufacturing Engineer, you need a strong background in chemical engineering principles, process design, and safety regulations, usually supported by a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. Familiarity with process simulation software (like Aspen Plus or HYSYS), Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certifications, and plant control systems is typical. Problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication are vital soft skills for optimizing processes and collaborating across departments. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective chemical production.

What are some typical challenges chemical manufacturing engineers face when scaling up production processes from the lab to full-scale manufacturing?

Chemical Manufacturing Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring process safety, maintaining product quality, and managing cost efficiency when scaling up production. Differences in equipment size, heat and mass transfer, and reaction kinetics can lead to unexpected results that require careful troubleshooting and adaptation. Close collaboration with R&D, quality assurance, and operations teams is essential to address these challenges and to optimize processes for consistent, large-scale output. Successfully managing these transitions provides valuable experience and can lead to greater responsibilities in process optimization or plant management roles.

What is the difference between Chemical Manufacturing Engineer vs Chemical Process Engineer?

AspectChemical Manufacturing EngineerChemical Process Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Chemical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) often preferredBachelor's in Chemical Engineering; PE certification beneficial
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, production facilitiesDesign labs, process development settings
Industry UsageManufacturing companies, chemical plantsResearch institutions, process design firms

Both roles require a chemical engineering degree and similar certifications. Chemical Manufacturing Engineers focus on overseeing production processes in manufacturing plants, ensuring efficiency and safety. Chemical Process Engineers typically work on designing and optimizing chemical processes, often in R&D or process development. While their environments differ, their skills and credentials overlap significantly, making them closely related roles in the chemical industry.

What do chemical manufacturing engineers do in manufacturing?

Chemical manufacturing engineers design, develop, and optimize processes for producing chemicals, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. They analyze production data, troubleshoot equipment issues, and implement improvements using tools like process simulation software, often working in plant environments with safety protocols and regulatory compliance. Their role involves collaboration with production teams, quality control, and research and development to meet manufacturing goals.
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Infographic showing various Chemical Manufacturing Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,487 per year, or $42.1 per hour.

Chemical Manufacturing Engineer

Elk Grove Village, IL • On-site

VideoJet
Printing and Printing Services • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and improve preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.

  • Lead planning, budgeting, execution, and commissioning of capital investment projects supporting manufacturing growth and infrastructure improvements.

  • Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the site's maintenance team while establishing priorities, standard work, and accountability.


Job description

Imagine yourself...
  • Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.
  • Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.
  • Contributing to a brighter, safer, more sustainable future.

It's all possible with a role at Videojet, a Veralto company. You have likely purchased or used a product touched by Videojet Technologies this week-after all, Videojet is a world leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding and marking products, consumables, and software solutions. Videojet's technologies play a critical role in ensuring the safety and authenticity of products sold across the globe in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial marketplaces.
As part of the Videojet team and the broader Veralto network, you'll work with products that make an everyday impact on the world around you-and along the way, you'll have opportunities to make your mark on our business and your career with ongoing opportunities to deepen your skillset and pursue your ambitions.
Learn about our leading portfolio of innovative products here!
We offer:
  • Flexible working hours
  • Permissive Paid Time Off
  • Professional onboarding and training options
  • Powerful team looking forward to working with you
  • Career coaching and development opportunities
  • Health benefits
  • 401(k)

The Chemical Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, safety, and performance of manufacturing equipment and facilities while leading capital investment initiatives that support the site's long-term operational strategy. This role will establish and sustain a world-class preventative maintenance program, manage capital projects from concept through implementation, and provide direct leadership to the site's maintenance function.
Working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain, this individual will drive equipment uptime, improve manufacturing capability, and foster a culture of proactive maintenance and continuous improvement.
This position is part of the Operations Team located in Elk Grove, IL and will be on-site.
In this role, a typical day will look like:
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve a best-in-class preventative and predictive maintenance program that maximizes equipment reliability and minimizes unplanned downtime for chemical mixing and filling lines.
  • Lead the planning, budgeting, execution, and commissioning of chemical mixing and filling capital investment projects supporting manufacturing growth, automation, infrastructure, and facility improvements.
  • Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development for the site's Maintenance Technician while establishing clear priorities, standard work, and accountability.
  • Develop equipment maintenance strategies, spare parts management, asset documentation, and equipment lifecycle plans.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment uptime, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), safety, quality, and cost reduction.
  • Partner with Operations to identify process bottlenecks and implement engineering solutions that improve productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Develop equipment standards, maintenance procedures, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
  • Support troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and lead root cause investigations for recurring equipment failures.
  • Collaborate with EHS to ensure manufacturing equipment and facility projects meet all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluate and implement automation, new technologies, and process improvements that enhance manufacturing capability and reduce operating costs.
  • Manage relationships with equipment vendors, contractors, and external engineering resources.
  • Support facility maintenance activities including utilities, infrastructure, and building systems as required.

The essential requirements of the job include:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline required.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in packaging, filling, chemical processing, or high-mix manufacturing environments.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Proven experience leading capital investment projects from concept through installation and commissioning.
  • Experience leading maintenance personnel or technical teams with a focus on coaching and accountability.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls, and industrial automation.
  • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting manufacturing infrastructure and facility systems.
  • Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning practices.
  • Experience implementing automation or Industry 4.0 technologies.
  • Familiarity with OSHA, NFPA, and industrial safety standards.

Videojet is proud to part of the Product Quality & Innovation segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5.5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto's vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you'll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we're Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources™-and building rewarding careers along the way.
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The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate's position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.
The compensation range for this role is $100000 - $120000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.
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