Professional Placement Services

Chemical Process Engineer

Professional Placement Services  •  $105k - $115k/yr  •  Valparaiso, IN (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER

CUSTOM CERAMICS & METAL OXIDE POWDERS

$105,000-$115,000 TO START

Turn innovation into production.

We’re seeking a Process Engineer with hands-on experience in large-scale production of ceramic and inorganic materials This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bridging R&D and manufacturing, improving yields, and building smarter, more efficient processes.

What You’ll Do

  • Support the transition of new products from development to full-scale manufacturing.
  • Develop and refine process plans, equipment settings, and in-process specifications.
  • Analyze and improve yield, efficiency, and process capability.
  • Implement and support Statistical Process Control (SPC) and ISO-9001 documentation.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Business Development, and Development Engineering.
  • Review equipment performance, energy usage, and calibration requirements.
  • Support customer interactions related to product specifications and testing.
  • Drive continuous improvement, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
  • Ensure proper product labeling, testing, traceability, and disposition.
  • Maintain accurate process documentation and quality records.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Ceramics Engineering or Materials Science (required).
  • Experience with ceramic or inorganic material manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of process control, yield analysis, and quality systems.
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally in a production-driven environment.
  • Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

Why This Role?

  • High-impact position in advanced materials manufacturing.
  • Hands-on influence over process performance and product quality.
  • Opportunity to shape how new products reach the production floor.
Professional Placement Services

About Professional Placement Services

Professional Placement Services is an outsourced Human Resource department contracted by the best companies to recruit on their behalf. Utilizing our talented recruiters, we find candidates’ whose desires and skills mesh perfectly with our employers’ needs. Our process allows both parties to feel comfortable and confident with their decision when the time comes to hire. At Professional Placement Services we believe that “Only the best will do” and we strive to unite excellent candidates with top notch employers.

PPS is honored to be affiliated with:

United Way

Big Brothers Big Sisters

City of Mentor Chamber of Commerce

American Staffing Association

Society for Human Resources Management

Council of Smaller Enterprises

Greater Akron Chamber

City of Solon Chamber of Commerce

The Materials Information Society

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Solon, Ohio
Year Founded
2001
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