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Mitsubishi Chemical Group

Global chemical and advanced materials producer

Process Engineer

Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIrvine, CA, USA$83.2k - $103.7kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A four-year college degree in Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Chemical Engineering is required.
  • At least two years of related composites-industry experience and/or training is recommended, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD or similar design applications is required.
  • Experience in manufacturing engineering, technology, programmable logic controllers, chemical processing, or converting-industry processes is a plus.
  • Experience with problem-solving, Minitab or JMP, design of experiments methods, and ISO/AS9100 standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Improve manufacturing processes and troubleshoot and resolve production operation problems.
  • Analyze equipment failures and develop and maintain standard operating procedures, specifications, and work instructions.
  • Assist in designing, constructing, installing, and commissioning new equipment.
  • Manage product configurations and complete bills of materials, product configuration control, material specification control, and related tasks.
  • Work with Environment, Health, and Safety to maintain compliance and support programs that minimize employee risks, including job safety analyses, failure mode and effects analyses, and applicable risk tools.
  • Lead major and minor continual-improvement projects and other initiatives involving cross-functional teams, following company policies and the Management of Change process.
  • Assess production operations and develop improved chemical manufacturing processes for epoxy adhesive systems, adhesive films, and composite materials.
  • Design and configure chemical processing and manufacturing equipment, and work with those involved in its construction, control, and improvement.
  • Analyze operating procedures, equipment, and machine functions to reduce processing time and cost; use problem-solving techniques, statistical process control, cause-and-effect analysis, and design of experiments methods as needed.
  • Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Optimize process requirements, cost, the man-machine-process interface, and environmental, health, and safety factors using sound analysis and judgment.
  • Perform tests and take measurements during production to assess control of variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
  • Analyze, develop, and recommend process changes needed to meet production requirements, and develop detailed engineering plans for introducing new products.
  • Present designs, drawings, and specifications to Engineering and Manufacturing management.
  • Set up, troubleshoot, and maintain engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, and environmental, health, and safety-related databases, forms, and reports with relevant departments.
  • Review routers, bills of materials, work orders, and other documentation to validate functionality and identify streamlining opportunities.
  • Participate in and provide input on purchasing new equipment to ensure it meets safety, quality, and production standards.
  • Obtain competitive quotes for upgrades required at the Irvine location; expenditures require written approval from a management-team member.
  • Supervise construction and installation of new equipment, prepare standard operating procedures, maintain local, state, federal, fire department, and air quality management district permit requirements, and validate results against baseline expectations.
  • Perform job duties and obtain training in accordance with the Quality Management System (AS9100).
  • Audit operations for AS9100 compliance as scheduled and assume responsibility for safety and environmental issues and ongoing process performance.
  • Visit customers for specific and strategic product-development applications and support optimization of customer product performance and quality requirements.
  • Support satellite sites as assigned and perform other relevant duties as required by management.
  • Follow safety rules and regulations; use continuous job safety analysis, prepare work instructions, conduct safety training, and apply other risk-management strategies to minimize injury, repetitive-motion, and ergonomic risks.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in manufacturing engineering, technology, programmable logic controllers, chemical processing, or converting-industry processes is a plus.
  • Experience with problem-solving, Minitab or JMP, design of experiments methods, and ISO/AS9100 standards is a plus.

About the Company

Mitsubishi Chemical Group

Global chemical and advanced materials producer

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (MCGC) is a global supplier of chemicals and advanced materials, serving sectors such as automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, and healthcare with products like high-performance polymers, industrial gases, and pharmaceuticals. It develops and manufactures advanced materials, electronic materials, and carbon fiber composites, and supports early-stage biotech and clean-tech ventures through its Diamond Edge Ventures arm. The group differentiates itself with a large global manufacturing footprint, deep chemical engineering and materials science expertise, and an integrated approach across chemicals, materials, and life sciences, plus active startup collaboration. Its goal is to lead sustainable chemistry and advanced materials while achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, promoting a circular economy and expanding environmentally friendly solutions globally.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2005

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