Process Engineer (Projects Focus)
Stepan Company
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Job Description
The Process Engineer (Projects Focus) provides process engineering leadership for capital projects, supporting the Wilmington site from project conception through start-up. This role ensures that projects are safe, technically sound, and aligned with business objectives, enabling improvements in capacity, cost, quality, and environmental performance.
Working closely with Project Managers, Operations, and Engineering leadership, this role applies Front-End Loading (FEL) principles and strong process design expertise to deliver practical, effective solutions in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Capital Projects & Technical Execution:
- Serve as the process engineering lead on capital projects from feasibility through start-up
- Develop and deliver core engineering design packages (PFDs, P&IDs, MEBs, and equipment requirements)
- Ensure designs are safe, operable, and cost-effective
- Support commissioning and start-up to ensure systems meet design intent
- Apply FEL methodologies to define scope and evaluate alternatives
- Provide expertise in process design, including reaction systems, separations, and thermodynamics
- Translate business and operational needs into practical engineering solutions
- Support plant operations with troubleshooting and process optimization
- Use process data to drive improvements in throughput, efficiency, and reliability
- Participate in site initiatives for safety, environmental, and cost improvements
- Partner with Project Managers on scope development and execution alignment
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and EHS teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Work with external engineering firms and contractors, ensuring quality and accountability
- Promote and support a strong safety culture
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements
- Integrate process safety and environmental considerations into all project work
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
- +5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or process engineering
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Front-End Loading (FEL) and capital projects
- Batch chemical process experience
- Strong background in process design and modeling
- Experience working with external engineering contractors
- Knowledge of PSM-regulated environments and industry standards
- Projects are delivered with strong technical integrity and clear scope definition
- Process designs are safe, operable, and aligned with site needs
- Start-ups and modifications are smooth, stable, and meet performance targets
- Strong collaboration with Operations and Project teams drives practical results
- Combination of office and manufacturing plant environment
- Regular field exposure including elevated structures, outdoor conditions, and PPE requirements
- Hands-on involvement in commissioning and plant support activities
- Opportunity to work on high-impact capital projects
- Exposure to end-to-end project lifecycle from concept to start-up
- Collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
About The Company
Stepan Company
Stepan Company's vision is to create innovative solutions for a cleaner, healthier, more energy efficient world. We want to accomplish that vision by partnering with you. As a publicly-traded, international manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemical products, we collaborate with our customers to bring high-quality products that drive growth in the consumer space and functional markets such as construction, oilfield, agriculture, paints and coatings. Since 1932, Stepan continues to be a mainstay in the industry, committed to developing sustainable practices and products that reflect our core values: responsibility, integrity and innovation. By always putting you – the customer – first, we bring continuous improvement to the chemical industry and our global community. Stepan is headquartered in the Greater Chicagoland area (Northfield, IL). We provide timely customer support anywhere in the world by utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, and research and development facilities, along with a robust distribution network throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia.
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