Sr. Process Engineer

Sr. Process Engineer

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

About the job The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for leading process optimization, ensuring operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within chemical manufacturing operations. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen to enhance productivity, reduce costs, improve safety, and support long-term plant performance.

In your future role as Sr. Process Engineer you will

• Lead process optimization initiatives to improve KPIs such as OEE, yield, throughput, and cost efficiency

• Identify, analyze, and eliminate process inefficiencies using Lean Six Sigma methodologies

• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA, RCPS) for complex process issues

• Drive continuous improvement projects aligned with business and operational goals

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards within chemical manufacturing operations

• Support plant startups, shutdowns, and scale-up activities with technical expertise

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams

• Develop and implement process control strategies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Lead or participate in capital projects, including process design, modifications, and equipment selection

• Analyze process data and trends to support decision-making and forecasting

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 6 Process Engineers, fostering both technical excellence and leadership capabilities

• Actively identify and develop high-potential talent, building a strong leadership pipeline within the organization

• Drive a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and high performance

• Ensure knowledge transfer, capability building, and succession planning across the team

• Form future leaders and multiply the impact of the team through structured development and mentoring

• Act as a technical reference and escalation point for process-related challenges

Leadership & Business Skills

• Strong people leadership skills with a proven ability to develop and grow engineering talent

• Ability to inspire, mentor, and elevate team performance

• Strategic thinking with the ability to align technical decisions with business objectives

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• High level of ownership, accountability, and results orientation

We believe you bring

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) required

Have we got your interest? This is a permanent onsite position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Process Engineering Manager and based in Los Reyes, MX.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/

We look forward to receiving your application!

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.

About Nouryon Explore careers and life at Nouryon

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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