Advanced Process Manufacturing Engineer

American Sterilizer Company (US) · Pagedale, MO

Level: Engineer
Team: Process
Base pay: $108k–$139k
Travel: 10%
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 8+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 29 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at American Sterilizer Company (US) (industrial) in Pagedale, MO. Identifies, develops, and implements process optimization projects that improve manufacturing throughput, yield, cycle time, product quality, energy efficiency, and operating costs.

They ask for: 8+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Painting / coating
Base pay: $108k–$139k
Day to day: about 10% travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Process Engineer roles in Missouri: typical posted base $93k–$120k. This one lists $108k–$139k.

Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 25 process engineer openings in Missouri, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 24 other live process postings in Missouri.

Base pay: About 16% above similar roles
Experience asked: More than usual (8+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 52%
✓ Lean 44%
✓ Six Sigma 36%
Team leadership 28%
✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 28%
New product launch 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 8+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: American Sterilizer Company (US) in Pagedale

1 other open role at this site.

Senior Process Manufacturing Engineer · Process · Senior

Full description from American Sterilizer Company (US)As posted on their careers site.Show

Position Summary

The Advanced Process Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting chemical manufacturing operations through process optimization, process design enhancements, equipment performance improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with Operations, Research & Development, Quality, Maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety, and Engineering teams to ensure manufacturing processes achieve performance, stability, safety, quality, and cost targets. Creates Standard work documentation for the site. The Advanced Process Engineer evaluates process and equipment design changes, supports scale-up and commercialization of new products, and drives operational excellence through data-driven process improvements. The position serves as a key technical resource for startup activities and ongoing manufacturing support, ensuring new and existing processes operate safely and efficiently while meeting business objectives.

This position will require domestic travel 5-10% of the time

What You'll do as an Advanced Process Manufacturing Engineer

◆Identifies, develops, and implements process optimization projects that improve manufacturing throughput, yield, cycle time, product quality, energy efficiency, and operating costs.
◆Evaluates and supports process design changes, equipment upgrades, debottlenecking initiatives, and process modifications to enhance manufacturing performance and reliability.
◆Collaborates with Research & Development to support scale-up, pilot trials, technology transfer, and commercialization of new products and manufacturing processes.
◆Analyzes process performance data, operating trends, and key process indicators to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
◆Supports startup, commissioning, validation, and performance qualification activities for new equipment, process installations, and manufacturing improvements.
◆Leads process troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities for process upsets, quality issues, equipment constraints, and production losses.
◆Participates in Process Safety Management (PSM), Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and risk mitigation activities to ensure safe operations.
◆Works with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to establish operating strategies and improve process consistency and equipment utilization.
◆Develops and maintains process engineering documentation including process flow diagrams, operating procedures, process specifications, and engineering calculations.
◆Provides technical support and training to manufacturing personnel regarding process operation, process monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Required

✓Degree in Chemical Engineering and 8+ years of progressive experience in chemical manufacturing, process engineering, process development, production support, or related engineering functions.
✓Chemical manufacturing process engineering - 8+ years of expeirence
✓Process optimization and continuous improvement - 3+ years of expeirence
✓Process troubleshooting and root cause analysis - 3+ years of expeirence
✓Manufacturing equipment and process improvement projects - 3+ years of expeirence
✓Technology transfer and process scale-up support - 2+ years of expeirence
✓Startup, commissioning, or qualification activities - 2+ years of expeirence
✓Process safety and risk assessment participation - 2+ years of expeirence

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Preferred

+Specialty chemical, polymer, coatings, adhesives, or industrial chemical manufacturing - 2+ years of experience
+Statistical analysis and process monitoring tools - 2+ years of expeirence
+Process simulation software experience - 1+ years of experience
+Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence methodologies - 1+ years of experience
+Research & Development commercialization support - 2+ years of experience
+Chemical process analysis and optimization - 3+ years
+Manufacturing data analysis and performance monitoring - 3+ years
+Project management and cross-functional collaboration - 2+ years
+Technical problem-solving and communication skills - 2+ years

Pay range for this opportunity is $107,525.00 - $139,150.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com .

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.