Process Engineer

Process Engineer – Growing Chemical Manufacturer | Greater Richmond, VA

Our client, a well-funded and rapidly expanding chemical manufacturer, is increasing production volume and investing heavily in their future. They are seeking an experienced Process Engineer to lead high-impact initiatives in process design, safety, and production optimization at their cGMP / FDA-regulated facility in the Greater Richmond, VA region.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a high-growth environment, where your expertise will directly shape plant performance and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive process design and optimization to support increased production capacity.
• Champion process safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across operations.
• Mentor and develop operators and junior associates
• Lead technical projects that deliver immediate and measurable results.

• Manage documentation, batch records & audits

Why Join?

• Backed by strong funding and long-term growth strategy.
• Be part of an expansion phase with high visibility and impact.
• Collaborate with a passionate, forward-thinking team.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience (chemical process, small molecule processes, pharmaceutical processing)
• Strong leadership, communication & troubleshooting skills
• Experience with tech transfer, P&IDs, and process optimization

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship 

Please apply if you are interested in this role. This will ensure you are considered for the appropriate role. If you are not elected for interviews then we will contact you when opportunities arise that match your geography and experience. All inquiries are kept confidential and your information will not be shared with other organizations without your knowledge. 

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