Process Optimization Engineer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

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Your role at Clorox:

The Principal Process Engineer supports manufacturing operations and capital projects by applying deep expertise in process engineering, product quality systems, micro & cleanability, and sanitary design (CIP/SIP). The role serves as the subject matter expert for sanitary and non sanitary equipment, piping layout, facility design, and materials of construction, ensuring all systems meet CIP/SIP and operational requirements.
This position provides influential technical leadership across multiple teams, driving change management, process optimization, problem solving, root cause analysis, and adherence to Clorox engineering and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include supporting innovation, new production start-ups, and improvements to existing operations.

In this role, you will:

• Lead process design, development and documentation of hygienic process systems, materials selection, and CIP/SIP cleanability, ensuring all designs meet Clorox Engineering Standards.
• Provide technical leadership in sanitary design, water/wastewater systems, facility operations, and process layouts; select materials of construction and cleanability finishes based on required parameters.
• Remove execution barriers and resolve complex manufacturing challenges by applying advanced process engineering principles and integrating emerging technologies to optimize system efficiency, operational reliability, safety performance, product quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead or support plant optimization, cross-functional projects, and new product initiatives across multiple sites.
• Serve as SME for processes and materials of construction for new builds, renovations, and problem-solving. Manage projects using Clorox capital processes (scope, RCA, decks, schedules, prioritization, risk).

What we look for:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• 8+ years of process engineering experience, delivering end-to-end capital projects in sanitary or aseptic manufacturing. Food & beverage, dairy, biotech/pharma, nutraceuticals, or cosmetics preferred.
• Expertise in sanitary/hygienic design, facility and equipment layouts, and utilities.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to include the ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-technical audiences.
• Strong technical and project leadership; proactive, self-directed, and willing to drive process rigor and lead change.
• Must be willing and able to travel to various manufacturing plants, 25 - 50%, domestic and international.

Workplace type:

Hybrid: This individual will work at least 3 days in the office.

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[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

-Zone A: $106,700 - $204,900

-Zone B: $97,800 - $187,900

-Zone C: $88,900 - $170,800

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox's incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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