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Manager, Process Engineering

Evonik · Lafayette, IN

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Level
Manager
Team
Process
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Chemicals
Posted
11 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management process role at Evonik (chemicals) in Lafayette, IN. In this role, you will provide technical and people leadership to drive process improvements, optimize equipment and facility assets, and deliver solutions that support safe, reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective manufacturing operations.

They ask for
10+ years · degree preferred

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Process Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $85k–$113k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 22 process engineer openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 21 other live process postings in Indiana.

Experience asked
More than usual (10+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 45%
  • Team leadership 36%
  • Six Sigma 32%
  • Root cause 27%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 23%

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Lead and develop a team of process engineers by providing coaching, feedback, workload management, performance support, and development opportunities while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
  • ◆Drive productivity and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, reduce costs, eliminate bottlenecks, improve cycle time and equipment availability, and deliver measurable business results.
  • ◆Responsible for meeting site objectives in core areas of process engineering support, equipment reliability, improvement of equipment systems, key support for productivity projects, and support of small capital project delivery, utilizing both external and internal resources .
  • ◆Lead small capital projects and serve as Project Responsible for capital projects up to $15 million USD, ensuring successful execution with respect to scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and plant operability.
  • ◆Partner closely with manufacturing, customers, project teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, resolve technical challenges, and deliver solutions that meet business and customer needs.
  • ◆Support equipment reliability and site capacity improvement by identifying bottlenecks and recommending near- and long-term capital investments for new equipment, technologies, and process improvements.
  • ◆Ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations by establishing and maintaining strong practices related to process safety, cGMP, regulatory requirements, engineering standards, policies, and good engineering practices.
  • ◆Provide technical expertise across core process engineering disciplines, including mixing, material science, heat and mass transfer, filtration, drying, and plant-specific systems and technologies.
  • ◆Develop, implement, and continuously improve engineering standards, tools, procedures, and production policies, including technical review and approval of engineering and operational documentation.
  • ◆Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement by influencing decisions, resolving interpersonal and interdepartmental issues, sharing technical knowledge, and developing engineering capabilities across the organization.

Requirements

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering preferred; equivalent degrees in a related engineering or chemistry discipline will also be considered.
  • ✓10 years prior chemical or pharmaceutical engineering manufacturing experience (preferred).
  • ✓Experience in multiple production facilities with different scales and technology platforms.
  • ✓Skills in successfully overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities for improvements.
  • ✓Possess both the technical knowledge and practical experience to solve process engineering issues.
  • ✓Keep informed of latest technology in order to make recommendations for change.
  • ✓Strong written and verbal communication skill.
  • ✓Strong technical problem-solving ability.
  • ✓Ability to apply fundamental engineering and business principles.
  • ✓Strong teamwork and interpersonal skill.
  • ✓Exceptional computer skills in a variety of software package .

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal . Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html .

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

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What we offer

At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.

Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

Find out more about the many benefits we offer

https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html

Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik

https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html

The Process Engineering Manager leads and develops a team of process engineers supporting both project and commercial operations at Evonik Tippecanoe Labs. In this role, you will provide technical and people leadership to drive process improvements, optimize equipment and facility assets, and deliver solutions that support safe, reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. You will work closely with manufacturing, customers, and cross-functional teams to achieve business and site goals while ensuring compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and company standards. The role also offers the opportunity to provide hands-on technical leadership for complex processes and major capital projects while further developing your leadership capabilities.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager

Mary Shang [C]

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Evonik Corporation

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