Process Engineer

Job description

**Role & responsibilities** We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Process Engineer to join our team, focusing on the design, optimization, and management of chemical manufacturing processes, particularly within the specialty chemical and food-grade product lines. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in chemical engineering principles to ensure processes are efficient, safe, environmentally compliant, and meet high-quality. **Process Design and Optimization** - Design, develop, and optimize industrial processes to enhance efficiency, quality, cost-effectiveness, and yield. - Develop and review process flow diagrams (PFDs) and complex Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). - Conduct process simulations and model-based design studies to validate and improve process designs. - Perform material and energy balances for new and existing processes **Manufacturing and Operations Support** - Monitor and analyze process performance, ensuring operations run efficiently and maintain optimal operating conditions. - Troubleshoot complex process-related issues, conduct root cause analysis for failures, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime. - Develop and implement process control strategies to maintain product quality and consistency. - Assist in the selection, commissioning, and qualification of new process equipment. - Identify the improvement in process and plant and implement cost saving projects. **Safety, Quality, and Compliance** - Ensure all processes and process designs comply with safety standards, environmental regulations, and internal protocols, especially for food-grade manufacturing. - Conduct risk assessments (e.g., HAZOP) and implement necessary safety measures to mitigate potential hazards. - Develop and maintain detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and batch records for all processes. **Continuous Improvement and Project Management** - Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, optimize production, and drive productivity gains. - Lead or assist in managing process engineering projects from concept to implementation, ensuring completion on time and within budget. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Production, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance, to ensure seamless process integration and scalability of new products. **Education and Experience** - Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Chemical Engineering. - 3 to 6 years of progressive experience in process engineering within the **Specialty Chemical** or **Food Processing** industry. - Strong understanding of chemical reactions, thermodynamics, mass/energy balances, and unit operations. - Knowledge of process safety regulations and standards **Technical Skills** - Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, especially PFDs and P&IDs.43 - Familiarity with process simulation and modeling software (e.g., Aspen) will have added advantage. - Process calculations, equipment design calculations, etc. **Interested candidates can share the CVs on lalita.yeware@aartigroup.com**