The Process Improvement Engineer will be located in Jefferson, PA (approximately 15 miles south of Pittsburgh). They will provide technical assistance and project work related to process development and improvement efforts and assist in the discovery and development of new process concepts for the production of resins. Project work will be conducted in the laboratory, pilot plant, and in the large-scale manufacturing facilities. Job Expectations * Strong commitment to personal and process safety; willing to intervene and advocate for actions that reduce risk. * Lead multidisciplinary teams to execute technical projects and production trials at a manufacturing scale aligned with business objectives. * Project examples include yield improvements, waste & energy reduction, debottlenecking, raw material qualifications. * Exhibit a high level of initiative, drive, and leadership; able to overcome barriers through collaboration and innovative thinking. * Results-oriented individual capable of defining and solving complex chemical manufacturing problems and implementing lasting solutions. * Work effectively with all levels and individual disciplines of the broader organization, including other engineers, operators, technicians, technical experts, and organizational leaders. * Communicate effectively and gain organizational buy-in for improvements. * Document best practices and share results from completed projects to ensure favorable impacts are real and sustained. Skillsets Strong project leadership, defined as - * Communicate & collaborate effectively * Analytically-minded * Effectively define problems & implement data-driven solutions * Driven & energetic * Lead multiple projects in parallel * Results-oriented & execution-focused * Build effective teams with the right expertise & resources * Structured approach to project leadership (agreement on goals, milestone planning, gate reviews, etc.) Qualifications * Candidates must have B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university. * 3 years of Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience is preferred. * Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification is preferred. * Experience with any of the following systems is an advantage: * Statistical analysis software * PI Vision * Distributed Control Systems Why Synthomer? We are ambitious! We have grown significantly - both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we're recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety. We believe in high challenge, high support! We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure. We personalize our approach to development! At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.