Process Engineer

Are you ready to embark on a career where innovation meets excellence? At Jost Chemical Company, we’re on a mission to push the boundaries of chemical manufacturing, delivering high-quality products that make a positive impact on global industries.

If you’re passionate about chemistry, dedicated to precision, and eager to contribute to a company that values both innovation and integrity, explore our exciting job opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of chemical manufacturing at Jost Chemical Company, where your career is more than just a job – it’s a journey of growth and achievement.

Then, this position is right for you!

Founded in 1985, Jost Chemical is a global leader in the manufacture of high purity mineral salts for the nutritional, pharmaceutical and specialty markets. Expansion, growth of capabilities, and investment in people, lab and production equipment have been a part of Jost's company culture for 35 years. To learn more about Jost Chemical please visit www.jostchemical.com

Our offer:

• Shift Differential
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance first of the month following 60 days.
• 401k plan which includes safe-harbor contribution and discretionary match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible first day of employment.
• 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
• Uniforms Provided
• Foot Protection- annual allowance for all laboratory, maintenance and production employees.
• 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
• We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Background

• Works under general direction of the Plant Manager in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.
• Limited responsibility to provide process technology transfer support and technical leadership to all unit process operations of manufacturing.

Tasks

• Evaluate current processes to seek improvements in production through process improvements, equipment reliability, operator training, quality improvements and increased safety/ergonomic designs.
• Work to standardize operation procedures, data collection and analysis to support day to day operations.
• Evaluate and source new equipment to increase production and improve reliability.
• Develop new processes through evaluation of equipment, coordination with research and development and communicating with sales to determine customer needs.
• Support operator training through documentation of existing processes, coordination with the plant trainer and working production managers to ensure consistency in training.
• Work closely with engineers, maintenance staff, operators and others during all phases of engineering projects from conception through commissioning.
• Provide process engineering support to process improvement engineer department efforts including systems analysis, scope development, and evaluation of alternate technologies and methods.
• Develop material and energy balances, process flow diagrams, process and instrument diagrams, lead technology selection and equipment testing.
• Develop engineering solutions to production and operations problems and opportunities
• Provide engineering support in planning and commissioning production related processes and facilities modifications.
• Develop/ modify technical guidelines, standards, and specifications in the area of specialty.
• Keep abreast of new methods and developments affecting operations for the purpose of recommending changes in emphasis in programs, or new programs, or new programs warranted by such developments.

Specifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering
• Entry level, less than two (2) years’ experience

Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles, methods and procedures of chemical engineering (Basic level)
• Mathematics and statistics (Broad level)
• MS Office software package

Skill in:

• Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects at once
• Effective, disciplined and demonstrated documentation
• Working effectively in a team environment, including in-depth collaboration between development and process divisions
• Responding to rapidly changing demands

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Develop creative solutions to complex process problems
• Meet deadlines
• Perform field investigation and provide services within a chemical manufacturing plant
• Exercise judgement while being insightful, logical and methodical
• Maintain a proactive and positive attitude