Chemical Engineering
Senior Process Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
$131,000 to $166,000 a year
The employer is a process manufacturer of food ingredients and nutritional products.
Our Los Angeles office is growing, and we need a Senior Process Engineer who can lead technical work from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative chemical engineering group and report to the chemical engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is hybrid, with three days a week in our Los Angeles office.
What you’ll do
- Run designed experiments to improve process capability
- Develop P&IDs, mass balances and process documentation
- Lead process hazard analyses and management-of-change reviews
- Monitor and optimize unit operations for yield, quality and cost
- Troubleshoot production issues with operations and maintenance
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- Experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
- Knowledge of process safety practices
- Data analysis skills
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Six Sigma certification
- Experience with Aspen Plus or HYSYS
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $131,000 – $166,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Health savings account with employer contribution
- Life insurance
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
- Flexible spending accounts
- Annual performance bonus
- Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
