Process Engineer
ICL Group · St. Louis, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $80k–$100k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at ICL Group (chemicals) in St. Louis, MO. You will identify and implement process improvements through the application of sound chemical engineering principles.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Base pay
- $80k–$100k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Missouri: typical posted base $93k–$125k. This one lists $80k–$100k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 32 process engineer openings in Missouri, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Missouri plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 31 other live process postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- About 24% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $100k–$136k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 56%
- Root cause 56%
- Six Sigma 47%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 41%
- ✓ Team leadership 31%
- New product launch 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at ICL Group
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Send a short, curious note
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: ICL Group in St. Louis
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
Full description from ICL GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
As the Process Engineer , you will identify and implement process improvements through the application of sound chemical engineering principles. This position will interact with operators, maintenance, supervision, plant leadership and corporate support personnel.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for this position. Please note that, at this time, we are only considering applications from local candidates. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to St. Louis, MO to be eligible for consideration. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to reviewing applications from talented individuals in our local area.
I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position?
- •Identify improvements and optimize processes through changes to equipment, systems, practices and procedures
- •Identify opportunities, develop and coordinate plant projects to improve process capabilities, safety and competitive position
- •Lead and/or coordinate troubleshooting, de-bottlenecking and plant tests with other technical personnel
- •Perform technical and economic evaluations of alternative processes and determine relative costs compared to existing processes
- •Monitor environmental regulations and performance against regulations
- •Participate or lead plant safety activities
What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?
- •B.S. degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred)
- •Two years of experience in a manufacturing or food or chemical processing environment required. Relevant co-op experience may be considered in lieu of the two-year experience requirement.
- •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex problems using data
- •Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
- •Leadership skills and the ability to lead change
- •Ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects and demonstrate strong attention to detail
- •Strong computer skills
- •Flexibility and availability to work weekends and holidays if needed to support department operation
What will set me apart?
- •5 years’ experience in manufacturing or food or chemical processing
- •Preferred experience in calcium phosphates, potassium phosphates, and sodium aluminum phosphates.
ICL will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Annual Bonus Target: 5%, subject to plan provisions.
We've Got You Covered
ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:
- •Competitive base pay and performance bonus
- •Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire. Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
- •Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
- •Generous Leave and FMLA policies
- •Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
- •Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
- •401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
- •Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
- •Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
- •Student Loan Assistance
- •Business travel reward points are eligible for personal use
- •Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation
- •Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more
To learn more, visit: https://www.icl-stlouis.com
ICL Group Ltd. is a global leader in agriculture, food and industrial solutions, utilizing its unique mineral resources and extensive expertise to address key sustainability challenges related to food security and access to essential minerals. ICL is focused on driving long-term growth through its specialty agriculture and food businesses, while strategically managing its bromine, potash and phosphate mineral resources. ICL’s global professional workforce is dedicated to expanding its growth engines and efficiently operating – both structurally and economically – while maintaining and optimizing its core operations. The company’s operations are organized under four segments: Industrial Products, Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Growing Solutions. ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The company employs more than 12,000 people worldwide, and its 2025 revenues totaled approximately $7 billion. For more information, visit the company's website at www.icl-group.com .
