Process Engineer

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business thats committed to solving the worlds toughest preservation challenges through better science. With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner greener solutions.

Arxada is seeking a highly motivated Production/Process Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Rochester (NY). This role is responsible for daily operations support process optimization and capital project execution while ensuring compliance with safety environmental and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is hands-on detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment.

Safety Health and Environment (EHS):

• Promote and support Arxadas safety culture ensuring safe work practices to prevent injuries process distribution and environmental incidents.
• Monitor EHS performance including environmental compliance and follow up on incident corrective actions.
• Ensure proper management storage and handling of waste.
• Review monthly safety audits and participate in Process Hazard Review (PHA) follow-ups.
• Enforce plant and area housekeeping standards.

Operations & Production Support:

• Provide daily coordination of work activities in assigned areas maintaining compliance with cGMP ISO and regulatory requirements.
• Set daily production rates to balance personnel and process constraints while meeting demand.
• Monitor equipment utilization on-stream rates process quality and direct operators on necessary adjustments.
• Review log sheets PI sheets and ensure accuracy of process documentation.
• Support operator training and ensure procedures are current compliant and available in the Document Management System.

Maintenance & Reliability:

• Partner with Maintenance to prioritize work orders ensure regulatory compliance and maintain mechanical integrity.
• Support equipment inspections facilities upkeep and preparation of equipment for maintenance.
• Ensure work orders are entered and tracked in SAP.

Engineering & Technical Support:

• Provide technical expertise to operations maintenance and engineering teams.
• Conduct process modeling design calculations and mass/energy balances.
• Develop and update process flow diagrams P&IDs and equipment/instrumentation specifications.
• Perform material analysis corrosion studies and evaluate long-term equipment durability.
• Assess constructability operability and recommend equipment upgrades.

Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement:

• Support and manage capital projects ranging from $10K to $200K; serve as a design stakeholder on larger projects up to $5MM (with Global Engineering as needed).
• Prepare project documentation cost estimates vendor evaluations and Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs).
• Identify and implement process improvement automation and sustainability initiatives.
• Drive productivity improvements cost savings and safety enhancements through technology adoption and best practices.

Leadership & Development:

• Mentor interns and co-op participants guiding small projects that provide meaningful contributions and hands-on learning

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chem. Eng Mech Eng. or related field of study
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in process engineering
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word PowerPoint Excel Project)
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data in excel
• Understanding of process improvements
• Knowledge of capital project development execution and field implementation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Possess good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to a participative work environment.
• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Proficiency with Process Design software (ChemCAD Pipenet Pipeflow etc)

The expected salary range for this role is $ 86.000 - $ 112.000; but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience education training licensure certification location and other job-related non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan medical dental vision life and disability insurance paid time off paid holidays and paid sick leave.

This role is also eligible to earn a bonus and benefits as defined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene Home & Personal Care Wood Protection Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition Care & Environmental (NCE) meanwhile provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics aerospace and other markets as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients chemicals and performance intermediates and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion colour national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age status as a qualified individual with disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.