Senior Production Engineer

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Company: Soarnol Job Description: Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s SoarnoL™ EVOH business in La Porte, TX is seeking a Production Engineer to help optimize world-class polymer production operations. In this role, you’ll combine chemical engineering expertise with practical plant experience to enhance safety, reliability, and productivity across integrated manufacturing units. What You’ll Do As a key technical partner to Operations, you’ll oversee and continuously improve EVOH polymer and distillation processes: Optimize plant performance: Monitor and control polymer manufacturing and distillation units to ensure safe, stable, and cost-effective operation. Lead startups & shutdowns: Plan and support plant startups, maintenance turnarounds, and product grade transitions. Troubleshoot & solve: Diagnose production issues—including process, equipment, and human-factor causes—and implement corrective actions. Drive continuous improvement: Analyze production methods, mass/energy balances, and operating limits to boost yield, quality, and efficiency. Strengthen process knowledge: Build deep expertise in plant chemistry and operating conditions; translate insights into improved designs and procedures. Coach operations teams: Train and guide operators on best practices and process intent to enhance execution and reliability. Communicate & document: Deliver clear technical reports and recommendations to operations and leadership stakeholders. What You Bring B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry required 3–7 years of plant or process engineering experience in chemical or polymer manufacturing Hands-on experience with distillation, reaction, and/or polymer processes Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and data interpretation skills Ability to translate technical findings into actionable operational improvements Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams Why Join Mitsubishi Chemical Group? Work on advanced EVOH barrier materials used in critical packaging and industrial applications Be part of a global leader committed to innovation, safety, and sustainability Influence real plant performance and see your solutions implemented Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities The salary range for this position is $130,000-140,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.