About Solenis

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries including consumer industrial institutional food and beverage and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity the companys product portfolio includes advanced water treatment chemistries process aids functional additives and digital monitoring systems designed to improve operational efficiency enhance product quality and protect critical assets.

Headquartered in Wilmington Delaware Solenis operates 69 manufacturing facilities globally and employs over 16000 professionals across 130 countries. Solenis has been recognized as a U.S. Best Managed Company for multiple consecutive years.

Overview

The Process Technology Specialist I plays a critical role within the Global Process Technology organization acting as the bridge between R&D plant operations and commercial teams to deliver safe efficient and scalable manufacturing solutions.

This position is responsible for supporting product commercialization optimizing manufacturing processes and improving cost quality and productivity across the Solenis plant network. The role operates in a hub-and-spoke modelcoordinating information across multiple functions without direct authoritywhile driving execution at plant sites.

Key Responsibilities

Product Scale-Up & Commercialization (25%)

• Lead and support plant-scale trials for new product introductions
• Adapt lab-developed formulations to full-scale manufacturing environments
• Collaborate with R&D and operations to ensure successful commercialization

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement (25%)

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality reduce costs and increase productivity
• Troubleshoot plant performance issues using data analysis and operational insights
• Drive best practices across manufacturing sites

Network Capacity & Process Analysis (20%)

• Conduct capacity sourcing debottlenecking and expansion analysis across the plant network
• Support decisions on where and how products are manufactured
• Collaborate with product management on volume forecasts and long-term planning

Cross-Functional Leadership & Best Practices (20%)

• Lead product line steering teams across multiple sites
• Serve as a central point connecting R&D engineering operations and business teams
• Identify and implement standardized best practices across facilities

Capital Projects & Process Design (10%)

• Support process design and specification for capital projects
• Partner with engineering to define equipment requirements (pumps mixers tanks)
• Evaluate manufacturing capabilities and recommend improvements

Sourcing & Make/Buy Strategy (10%)

• Support toll manufacturing evaluations and insourcing initiatives
• Conduct make-versus-buy analysis and cost assessments
• Contribute to strategies that optimize plant utilization and cost structure

Day-to-Day Activities

• Analyze plant data and troubleshoot operational challenges
• Work directly with plant engineers and operators to resolve issues
• Prepare technical documentation including formulations specifications and reports
• Coordinate and lead discussions with cross-functional stakeholders
• Spend time on plant floors to observe processes and validate improvements

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Chemistry or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 510 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering or industrial operations
• Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes and plant operations
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting capability in industrial environments
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable improvements
• Experience working cross-functionally with R&D operations engineering and business teams
• Knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards
• Ability to travel approximately 2035% of the time

Preferred

• Experience with process scale-up and product commercialization
• Background in capacity planning debottlenecking or sourcing optimization
• Exposure to capital project design or equipment specification
• Experience with toll manufacturing or insourcing strategies
• Demonstrated success driving cost improvement initiatives

Success Profile

The ideal candidate:

• Brings hands-on experience in plant manufacturing environments
• Understands how to translate lab-scale concepts into plant-scale execution
• Thrives in a cross-functional role without direct authority
• Combines technical expertise with business and operational awareness
• Is comfortable working both in an office setting and on the plant floor
• Is proactive detail-oriented and solutions-driven

Why Join Solenis

At Solenis we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer:

• Competitive compensation and performance incentives
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Exposure to global manufacturing and cutting-edge technologies
• The ability to work on impactful projects that drive real operational improvements

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or disability.