Overview
Chemical Process Engineer Jobs in Fairfield, TX at Talnt
Title: Chemical Process Engineer
Company: Talnt
Location: Fairfield, TX
About the Role:
The Chemical Processing Engineer, Liquids Production is responsible for leading and optimizing liquid and batch manufacturing operations within a fast-paced production facility. This role oversees process engineering, equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, capital improvement initiatives, and capacity expansion planning. The position plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and scalable production of formulated liquid products, including shampoos, conditioners, and specialty chemical blends. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on Chemical Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in plant-floor environments and enjoys driving continuous improvement, process optimization, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- :Maintain and optimize liquid batch processing equipment, minimizing downtime and improving overall equipment effectiveness
- .Lead preventative maintenance programs and reliability initiatives to improve production uptime
- .Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
- .Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and quality risks within liquid production workflows
- .Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- .Evaluate and recommend capital investments to support capacity expansion and automation
- .Manage plant-based projects including equipment upgrades, automation implementation, and new product introductions
- .Develop and improve production scheduling processes in coordination with ERP or MRP systems
- .Oversee facility infrastructure improvements related to liquids processing operations
- .Lead wash water reduction and recycling initiatives to improve sustainability and risk mitigation
- .Collaborate cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, supply chain, and production teams
- .Manage vendors, contractors, and project budgets for capital improvement projects
- .Support benchmarking and operational alignment across multiple production sites
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Qualification
- s:Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical disciplin
- e.3+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably within liquid, batch, or chemical processing environment
- s.Strong understanding of production scheduling, process optimization, and equipment reliabilit
- y.Experience with preventative maintenance systems and manufacturing performance metric
- s.Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems for production planning and materials managemen
- t.Demonstrated experience leading process improvement initiative
- s.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work directly with plant equipment and operator
- s.Excellent communication and project management skill
- s.Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorshi
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Desired Qualificatio
- ns:Experience in liquid formulation, personal care, chemical blending, or consumer product manufacturi
- ng.Knowledge of batch processing controls and automation syste
- ms.Experience managing capital expenditure projects and infrastructure upgrad
- es.Background in sustainability initiatives, water recycling, or waste reduction progra
- ms.Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certificati
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