Senior Process Engineer
Qnity Electronics · Newark, DE
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A senior process role at Qnity Electronics (chemicals) in Newark, DE. Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements based on data, risk, and business impact.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, FMEA, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Process Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $94k–$134k.
Median of the low and high ends of 275 live postings that list pay, out of 773 process engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 772 other live process postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $94k–$134k, from 272 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 46%
- ✓ Lean 32%
- ✓ Six Sigma 25%
- Tooling 23%
- ✓ SPC 23%
- New product launch 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Qnity Electronics in Newark
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Full description from Qnity ElectronicsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
Qnity is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer. This role provides technical leadership for an assigned manufacturing area, driving improvements in safety, quality, yield, capacity, reliability, and productivity. This role serves as a key technical resource for complex manufacturing challenges and partners across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Automation, Reliability, and R&D to strengthen process performance and support future manufacturing needs.
This position is 100% onsite reporting into our Newark, Delaware facility. Candidates who currently live within a commutable distance will be given priority.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- ✓Experience in production, process, manufacturing, or a related engineering environment.
- ✓Demonstrated experience with root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
- ✓Ability to analyze complex technical problems and translate data into actionable solutions.
- ✓Experience collaborating across manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, and other technical functions.
- ✓Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- ✓Ability to work independently, make sound technical decisions, and manage multiple priorities while maintaining safety and quality expectations.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓5+ years of production, process, or manufacturing engineering experience.
- ✓Experience supporting capital projects, equipment commissioning, startup, scale-up, or performance validation.
- ✓Experience developing and maintaining PFMEAs and other process-risk tools.
- ✓Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- ✓Experience with automation, process controls, or advanced manufacturing systems.
- ✓Demonstrated experience coaching or providing technical guidance to other engineers.
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Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.
At Qnity , we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.
What You’ll Do
- •Provide technical leadership and process expertise for an assigned manufacturing area.
- •Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex process, quality, safety, and operational issues.
- •Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements based on data, risk, and business impact.
- •Support the manufacturing area roadmap, including process risks, capability gaps, equipment health, automation opportunities, and capital needs.
- •Drive improvements in safety, quality, yield, capacity, reliability, and productivity.
- •Support capital projects and R&D scale-up activities, including project scope, design reviews, startup, commissioning, and performance validation.
- •Own and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), ensuring risks and corrective actions remain current and appropriately addressed.
- •Develop a deep understanding of process equipment, controls, operating limits, and critical process parameters.
- •Maintain accurate process documentation, procedures, technical requirements, and standard work.
- •Partner with Process Engineers on troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and project execution.
- •Provide technical guidance, establish priorities, and help strengthen engineering capabilities across the manufacturing team.
- •Promote knowledge sharing and consistent technical practices across the organization.
What You’ll Bring