Full-Time
Senior Production Engineer
Updated on 9/3/2026
Mitsubishi Chemical Group
1,001-5,000 employees
Global chemical and advanced materials producer
Compensation Overview
$130k - $140k/yr
La Porte, TX, USA
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Bachelor of Science (BS)
 Manufacturing & Process Engineering (1) |
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- A B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry is required.
- Three to seven years of plant or process engineering experience in chemical or polymer manufacturing is required.
- Hands-on experience with distillation, reaction, and/or polymer processes is required.
- Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and data interpretation skills are required.
- The ability to translate technical findings into actionable operational improvements is required.
- Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams are required.
- Monitor and control polymer manufacturing and distillation units to ensure safe, stable, and cost-effective operation.
- Plan and support plant startups, maintenance turnarounds, and product grade transitions.
- Diagnose production issues, including process, equipment, and human-factor causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Analyze production methods, mass and energy balances, and operating limits to improve yield, quality, and efficiency.
- Build expertise in plant chemistry and operating conditions and translate insights into improved designs and procedures.
- Train and guide operators on best practices and process intent to enhance execution and reliability.
- Deliver technical reports and recommendations to operations and leadership stakeholders.
MCGC supplies chemicals and advanced materials globally, including high-performance polymers, industrial gases (Nippon Sanso), and pharmaceuticals (Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma), serving industries like automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, and healthcare. Its products rely on advanced chemical engineering and material science to create materials for electronics, mobility, and health, including carbon fiber composites, specialty polymers, and recyclable plastics. It differentiates itself with a massive global manufacturing footprint, deep technical expertise across chemicals, materials, and life sciences, and active open-innovation through Diamond Edge Ventures that integrates biotech and clean-tech startups into its ecosystem. The company aims to lead sustainable chemistry and advanced materials while pursuing net-zero emissions by 2050 and advancing a circular economy through decarbonization and scalable recycling.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2005
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Mitsubishi Chemical launched ultra-high-purity colloidal silica and M-Filleris in August 2026.
- Audi selected DURABIO in 2026, proving automotive adoption for its bio-plastic platform.
- PsiQuantum and University of Tokyo partnerships expand its quantum-enabled materials discovery efforts.
What critics are saying
- FY2026 net income fell 73.7% to 11.8 billion yen, signaling fragile profitability.
- Tokai Plant epoxy shutdowns continue through September 2027, exposing aging-asset dependence.
- The 2025 Bain exit from Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma removes a diversified earnings pillar.
What makes Mitsubishi Chemical Group unique
- Mitsubishi Chemical dominates specialty materials, industrial gases, and carbon fiber supply chains globally.
- Its 2026 semiconductor materials launches deepen customer qualification lock-in with chipmakers.
- KAITEKI and Diamond Edge Ventures link chemicals, climate tech, and startup scouting.
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