Production Engineer (Mechanical & Chemical)

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  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    A leading chemical manufacturing company in the Baton Rouge, LA area is seeking two Production Engineers (one Mechanical, one Chemical) to support their high-tech powders production facility. These roles report to the Technical Manager and will drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and reliability across production lines.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBaton Rouge, Louisiana
    Websitejobsmight.io

    Description

    A leading chemical manufacturing company in the Baton Rouge, LA area is seeking two Production Engineers (one Mechanical, one Chemical) to support their high-tech powders production facility. These roles report to the Technical Manager and will drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and reliability across production lines.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Monitor daily production and quality metrics to ensure optimal unit performance
    • Identify and resolve process issues to improve uptime, throughput, and yield
    • Lead and support safety training, audits, and behavioral safety initiatives
    • Develop and maintain SOPs and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and PSM standards
    • Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and waste to drive corrective actions
    • Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to eliminate bottlenecks
    • Train plant staff on technical processes and safety procedures

    Preferred Experience

    • 3–5 years in production or process engineering in a manufacturing environment
    • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, TPM), KPI tracking, and root cause analysis
    • Understanding of PSM, environmental, and regulatory compliance
    • Experience in plant commissioning and troubleshooting
    • Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills

    Qualifications

    • BS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
    • Strong communication and collaboration skills
    • Comfortable in fast-paced, hands-on operations environments

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA options
    • 401(k) + Retirement Savings Plan
    • Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays
    • Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability
    • Tuition Reimbursement & Ongoing Development

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