Senior Production Engineer

## Senior Production EngineerApplylocations:

LaPorte, Texastime type:

Full timeposted on:

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JR\_0000900**Company:**Soarnol**Job Description:**Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s SoarnoLTM 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 DoAs 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.*
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