Chemical Process Engineer
Professional Placement Services
Valparaiso, IN
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.
Must have experience processing ceramic and/or metal oxide powder, or other organic powder materials. Must have experience with rotary calciners, kilns, and mixing powder material into slurry then spray drying.
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.
About the Company
Professional Placement Services
Professional Placement Services is an outside Human Resources Department contracted by better companies to recruit skilled, full-time permanent employees on their behalf. Separating ourselves from the "traditional" agency's "be everything to everyone" approach, we demonstrate a passionate commitment to helping our clients be more successful in the marketplace through our People, Candidates and Service. We separate ourselves by working in concert with our clients' Executives, Human Resource Department and/or Hiring Managers. Whether you are a company requiring value-based candidates for hire, or a candidate seeking professionalism, respect, and honesty when making a change, Professional Placement Services truly is different from other agencies as “Only the Best Will Do.”