Process Engineer (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)
Mitsubishi Chemical · Willoughby, OH
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $83k–$103k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Mitsubishi Chemical (chemicals) in Willoughby, OH. Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) teams to troubleshoot challenges, improve manufacturing processes, and deliver measurable results.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Root cause, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $83k–$103k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Mitsubishi Chemical
We found 3 people at this company and state: 3 on the team. Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. See them ↓
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
Write to Ashley → (free) - 3
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?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
About the role
requirements
and operational standards.
- ✓Partner with EHS and Operations to strengthen site safety initiatives.
- ✓Support safe and consistent manufacturing practices throughout the facility.
Lead Data Analysis & Root Cause Investigations
- ✓Utilize statistical tools and data analysis to evaluate process performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- ✓Investigate customer complaints and manufacturing issues to determine root causes.
- ✓Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and implement corrective action plans.
- ✓Monitor process performance and measure the financial impact of improvement initiatives.
- ✓Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.
- ✓Translate complex data into practical recommendations that improve manufacturing performance.
responsibilities
as business needs evolve.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience working in a 24/7 continuous manufacturing environment .
- ✓Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
- ✓Experience supporting manufacturing process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
- ✓Familiarity with process safety assessments and Process Hazard Analysis.
- ✓Experience conducting
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
Company
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.
Job Description
Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement? Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking a Process Engineer to support our manufacturing operations and help drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
In this role, you'll provide technical expertise to a dynamic manufacturing environment, leading process improvement initiatives, supporting capital projects, and identifying innovative solutions that strengthen operational performance. You'll work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) teams to troubleshoot challenges, improve manufacturing processes, and deliver measurable results.
If you're an analytical problem-solver who enjoys being on the plant floor, collaborating across teams, and turning technical challenges into opportunities for improvement, we'd love to hear from you!
Drive Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- •Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
- •Conduct process optimization studies and manufacturing trials to improve existing operations.
- •Develop process designs for small to medium-sized improvement initiatives and capital projects.
- •Analyze manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and production methods to identify opportunities for improvement.
- •Support Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
- •Introduce new methods and technologies that strengthen manufacturing performance.
Provide Technical Support & Troubleshooting
- •Serve as a technical resource for daily manufacturing operations.
- •Troubleshoot production challenges involving equipment, materials, product design, and manufacturing processes.
- •Investigate process deviations and support plant investigations to determine root causes.
- •Apply statistical analysis and engineering principles to identify effective corrective actions.
- •Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to resolve equipment and process issues.
- •Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve operational reliability.
Champion Safety & Process Compliance
- •Promote a strong safety culture through process improvements and risk reduction initiatives.
- •Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) reviews to support process safety requirements.
- •Identify potential process safety risks and recommend improvements.
- •Ensure process improvements support applicable safety
Support Manufacturing Standards & Operational Excellence
- •Manage all aspects of the Standard Operating Conditions Program .
- •Establish and improve manufacturing methods and sequences to optimize resource utilization.
- •Support consistent manufacturing processes and operational practices.
- •Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs and improve profitability.
- •Provide technical recommendations that improve product quality and production efficiency.
- •Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and other departments to support operational objectives.
Collaborate Across the Business
- •Work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, EHS, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
- •Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance on cross-functional projects.
- •Build strong working relationships with manufacturing employees and site leadership.
- •Communicate process improvements, technical findings, and recommendations effectively.
- •Support special initiatives and take on additional leadership
What We're Looking For
- •Bachelor's degree required , preferably in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- •3–4 years of experience in Operations Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
- •Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and process improvement methodologies.
- •Experience utilizing statistical tools and data analysis to identify and resolve manufacturing challenges.
- •Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
- •Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
- •Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance systems.
- •Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Commercial teams.
- •Ability to manage multiple priorities and evaluate complex variables to develop effective solutions.
- •Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- •Ability to prepare comprehensive technical reports and communicate complex information clearly.